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The Reluctant Revolutionary
The Reluctant Revolutionary
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THE RELUCTANT REVOLUTIONARY

Directed by Sean McAllister
United Kingdom, Ireland, 2012
Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis

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.

Our take

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.