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A Force More Powerful

A Force More Powerful is a documentary that explores the power of nonviolent resistance in changing the course of history.

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“A Force More Powerful” is a documentary that explores the power of nonviolent resistance in changing the course of history. This two-part Emmy-nominated series explores one of the 20th century’s most important but least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world. Part 1 contains the India, Nashville and South Africa segments. “A Force More Powerful” has been translated into more than a dozen languages and inspired millions around the world, from Burma to Cuba to Belarus. It examines key movements such as Gandhi’s struggle for Indian independence, the U.S. civil rights movement, and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

Director: Steve York
Writers: Steve York
Stars: Ben Kingsley • Mohandas K. Gandhi • Salvador Allende
1h 50m
TV-G
1999
DocumentaryHistorical
Civil Rights, Freedom, Human Rights, Nonviolence, Resistance
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This documentary aligns with the Madison Media Fund’s commitment to promoting freedom, human rights, and the power of individual action. It highlights the effectiveness of nonviolence in resisting oppression and achieving social change.

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