This is Athens (2012)

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A personal account of my short visit to Athens, Greece. My initial intent was to do a report on the anarchist neighbourhood assemblies. Truth be told this task was more challenging than I expected. Few within the neighbourhood assembly scene agreed to be video taped or photographed for fear of retaliation by the police, their employers and fascists. I was also made aware of the troubling hardships undocumented immigrants and their supporters face, the rise of the neo-nazi party Golden Dawn, and the role of the police in suppressing social struggles. This piece is only a snapshot of the complex situation of a country in a state of “civil war.” and how anarchists are reacting to it.

Director: Franklin Lopez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Editing: Franklin Lopez
Production: SubMedia
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This is Athens about?
A personal account of my short visit to Athens, Greece. My initial intent was to do a report on the anarchist neighbourhood assemblies. Truth be told this task was more challenging than I expected. Few within the neighbourhood assembly scene agreed to be video taped or photographed for fear of retaliation by the police, their employers and fascists. I was also made aware of the troubling hardships undocumented immigrants and their supporters face, the rise of the neo-nazi party Golden Dawn, and the role of the police in suppressing social struggles. This piece is only a snapshot of the complex situation of a country in a state of “civil war.” and how anarchists are reacting to it.
Who directed This is Athens?
This is Athens was directed by Franklin Lopez.
Who stars in This is Athens?
This is Athens stars Antonis Vradas, Gelly.
How long is This is Athens?
This is Athens has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is This is Athens?
This is Athens is a Documentary film.
Where was This is Athens produced?
This is Athens was produced in Canada.