Product Details

• Directors: Stephen Marshall
• Writers: Stephen Marshall
• Producers: Bob Jason, Robert Kravitz
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Screen Media
• DVD Release Date: January 2, 2007
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ICM5WQ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,524 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "This Revolution" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Rosario Dawson (SIN CITY) stars in this political thriller about ethics and the media. Nathan Crooker is Jake Cassavetes a network cameraman with experience in war photography. His network asks him to cover another front: the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City. There he meets Tina Santiago (Dawson) a single mother who challenges his convictions and his heart. Using real footage shot during the convention THIS REVOLUTION gives a human face to radical political groups and the government's reaction to them.System Requirements:Running Time: 94 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 025193300829 Manufacturer No: 68033008

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "This Revolution" will not be terrorized, January 14, 2007

By	Jason (NC, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This film was shot and completed in 100 days. The political bits in the story are what the movie is really about. It is a message that should be heard by everyone. The main character in this movie is Jake Cassevetes, played by music video director Nathan Crooker, who is the videographer, and photographer in the movie. He is the undercover journalist who is the one who ultimately brings us "This Revolution." Rosario Dawson plays the widow of a solider who was killed in Iraq. Her parts in this movie are brilliant.

To address the concerns brought forth by the reviewer "Wes," He states that the scenes between certain actors are painful to watch. While I wouldn't say painful, they are not the most pleasant. However, the point of the movie is not a love story, nor does it try to be. This "movie" is more about the message, than the fictional roles the actor plays. The fictional parts added into the movie are to provide conflict and make us care about the people in the film, while it is not the best attempt, ultimately it's what separates this from documentary.

Wes goes on to complain about how the movie was shot on video. Yes this movie was shot on video, that is because it was shot on location, and was filmed while the events you see on screen were really happening. The actress Rosario Dawson (Descent, Clerks 2) was arrested along with the film's director, Stephen Marshall, while filming this movie in 2004 (this footage is also on the dvd.)

I give this movie a 4, because the movie was interesting and should be seen by everyone.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Promising First Fictional Effort, December 6, 2006

By	Chase Kimball - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Director Stephen Marshall is best known for his documentaries, including some that are Sundance winners. This is his first foray into fictional mainstream films, and it is a promising effort. I am mystified by the negativity I read here; granted, Marshall is no Costa-Gravas (yet), but I doubt even Costa-Gravas was Costa-Gravas in his first movie. To call the film horrible is ridiculous, and I certainly do not share another writer's belief that there is no chemistry between the leads. Rather I see the natural awkwardness of two people trying to feel each other out as possible mates. Working under extreme deadline pressures with a cast of mostly unknowns and a limited budget, he has exemplified making lemonade out of lemons. Since many of his principals are non-actors, the fact that he gets good performances from them speaks well of his directing skills. He also has a painter's eye: there is one scene with Rosario Dawson and her fictional son, at sunset as they pretend to fly like the pigeons soaring around them, that is starkly beautiful. The street scenes pulse with life, no doubt because they are real. There are some amusing vignettes on the street that add piquancy to the mix. The modestly named rapper "Immortal Technique" has some interesting scenes, but for some puzzling reason appears to be identifying himself as black, when he is clearly hispanic. "Technique" also rips off the Brahms Third Symphony (third movement, trust me on this) for his rap, but no shoutouts to Johannes can be found in the credits to enhance his street-cred. I would like to see more character development, but given Marshall's background in documentaries this is not surprising. The motivation of some of the characters was hazy also, and anyone who has been to Times Square knows the big TV screens there are mute. But so what? These are minor issues, and he will learn. I saw the final cut at Sundance in January 2005, and there was a large and enthusiastic crowd. Marshall spoke to us afterward, and came across very well. I look forward to more from this most interesting young director.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars finally, January 8, 2007

By	Julia Darling - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I saw this film on Movies On Demand last week and have been thinking about it ever since.
A true testament to the importance of this film is that Rosario Dawson and Bloc Party go out on a limb to support Stephen Marshall's uncovering of the most appalling administration of this century. That being said......movie stars and rock bands dont always make the best poster-children, but in this case they do.
The performances (newcomer Nathan Crooker especially) show grit and integrity - which is not only refreshing but absolutely integral when the true star of this film is the message, and it shines very very hot.