How to Start a Revolution (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, How to Start a Revolution is a documentary film directed by Ruaridh Arrow, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. HOW TO START A REVOLUTION is the remarkable untold story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp, the world's leading expert on non-violent revolution. This new film (from first time director Ruaridh Arrow) reveals how Gene's work has given a new generation of revolutionary leaders the weapons needed to overthrow dictators. It shows how his 198 steps to non-violent regime change have inspired uprisings from Serbia to Ukraine and from Egypt to Syria and how his work has spread across the globe in an unstoppable wave of profound democratic change. How To Start A Revolution is the story of the power of people to change their world, the modern revolution and the man behind it all.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, How to Start a Revolution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Start a Revolution page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Start a Revolution (2012)?
- In US, How to Start a Revolution is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Start a Revolution worth watching?
- How to Start a Revolution holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was How to Start a Revolution released?
- How to Start a Revolution was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.