Better This World (2011)
Overview
Set amid arrests and subsequent trials surrounding the 2008 Republican National Convention, this portrait of two young activists caught in the web of an opportunistic mentor and a desperate justice system poignantly describes both the problems of power and the power of forgiveness and love.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.115 |
Directed By
Kelly Duane de la Vega
Katie Galloway
Crew
Kelly Duane de la Vega
Katie Galloway
John Battsek
Kelly Duane de la Vega
Katie Galloway
Mike Nicholson
Nicole Stott
Paul Brill
Greg O'Toole
David Layton
Julie Goldman
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