In Yemen, tour guide leader Kais offers reflections on loss, anger and hope during the build up to the Yemeni Revolution of 2011-12. Soon, Kais himself embarks on a journey from pro-president to reluctant revolutionary, joining angry protesters in the increasingly bloody streets of Sana’a.

Before the acutely moving A Syrian Love Story, Sean McAllister directed this surprising documentary, where he lucidly dissects the reality of Yemen amid the Arab Spring uprisings. An uncommon central character guides us through a simmering revolution.