Burma VJ

Using smuggled footage shot by the Democratic Voice of Burma, a collective made up of 30 underground video journalists, this documentary tells the story of the 2007 protests in Burma by thousands of monks. Anders Østergaard directed this Danish-produced documentary.

An Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature.

“Embedded within this meta-testament to the brave Burmese souls who risk all is a reminder that, in our era of info overload (too much imagery, too many screens!), technology is the next-gen frontier for fighting oppression.” (David Fear, Time Out New York)

“Anyone who doubts that a single individual can make a political impact should see Anders Ostergaard’s gripping documentary.” (Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News)

“Chilling.” (Michael Rechsfaffen, Hollywood Reporter)

“A roller coaster of alternating hope and despair.” (Ella Taylor, Village Voice)