Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall (2014)
David Hasselhoff, better known for his roles in “Knight Rider” and “Baywatch” released a song titled, “Looking for Freedom” the year before the Berlin Wall came down. He performed it on top of the Berlin Wall to a million people during the biggest New Year's Eve party Germany had ever seen. Twenty five years later, David revisits the now-reunited capital, investigating what is left of the Wall, and explores what it meant in the context of the Cold War dividing Communism in the East from democracy in the West. Along his journey he meets extraordinary people who dreamt of freedom and risked their lives trying to overcome the dreaded Berlin Wall.
Director: Gary Johnstone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Cast
- David Hasselhoff - Self - Presenter
Screenplay
Production: DSP, National Geographic
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
berlin wall, cold war, pop music, 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall about?
- David Hasselhoff, better known for his roles in “Knight Rider” and “Baywatch” released a song titled, “Looking for Freedom” the year before the Berlin Wall came down. He performed it on top of the Berlin Wall to a million people during the biggest New Year's Eve party Germany had ever seen. Twenty five years later, David revisits the now-reunited capital, investigating what is left of the Wall, and explores what it meant in the context of the Cold War dividing Communism in the East from democracy in the West. Along his journey he meets extraordinary people who dreamt of freedom and risked their lives trying to overcome the dreaded Berlin Wall.
- Who directed Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall?
- Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall was directed by Gary Johnstone.
- Who stars in Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall?
- Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall stars David Hasselhoff.
- How long is Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall?
- Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall?
- Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall produced?
- Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall was produced in Germany, United States of America.