WTO/99

NYC PREMIERE In 1999, a World Trade Organization conference in Seattle is met with 40,000 protesters rallying against the advancement of globalization. An ideological melange of activists with a variety of agendas, including anarchists, pro-labor organizations, and environmentalists, disrupts the trade talks with the hope of bringing attention to the societal dangers of unchecked globalization. This immersive archival piece provides a glimpse into a recent past that strikingly evokes modern tensions. – Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/editor/producer Ian Bell, editor/producer Alex Megaro, producer Laura Tatham, and archival producer Debra McClutchy.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.