John Pilger's first feature film, he War On Democracy, hits cinemas in June

[Greeby]

http://www.johnpilger.com/

Two years in the making, 'The War on Democracy' is to be released in cinemas in the UK, starting with the Curzon Soho and the Ritzy Brixton, on Friday 15th June. There will be a special preview at the National Film Theatre on Friday 11th May. Booking details to follow here shortly.

The distributor is Lionsgate Films which, in the UK and the US, has played a leading part in the new wave of feature-length documentaries.

'The War on Democracy' is John Pilger's first major film for the cinema - in a career that has produced more than 55 television documentaries. Set in Latin America and the US, it explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile.

"The film tells a universal story," says Pilger, "analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called war on terror". The ITV network will show the new film following its cinema debut.



Note - the stadium John is standing in is the National Stadium in Chile, which Pinochet turned into a concentration camp for political opponents after the coup

[ananda]

1. OK, great and good!

But when is it coming to the USA, particularly Texas????

[Greeby]

2. Well, it's gonna be on TV here

So even if it doesn't make it to US cinemas, it'll be all over the internets