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DESCRIPTION:Tsar to Lenin\nThe Definitive Documentary Film Record of the Russian 
 Revolution\n\nTsar to Lenin, first released in 1937, ranks among the 
 twentieth century’s greatest film documentaries. It presents an 
 extraordinary cinematic account of the Russian Revolution—from the mass 
 uprising which overthrew the centuries-old Tsarist regime in February 1917, 
 to the Bolshevik-led insurrection eight months later that established the 
 first socialist workers’ state, and the final victory in 1921 of the new 
 Soviet regime over counter-revolutionary forces after a three-year-long 
 civil war.\n\nBased on archival footage assembled over more than a decade 
 by the legendary Herman Axelbank (1900-1979), Tsar to Lenin provides an 
 unparalleled film record of a revolutionary movement, embracing millions, 
 which “shook the world” and changed the course of history.\n\nThe 
 narration by Max Eastman (1883-1969), the pioneer American radical, conveys 
 with emotion and humanity the drama and pathos of the revolution. Hailed by 
 film critics as a masterpiece upon its premier, Tsar to Lenin aroused 
 fierce opposition from those who feared the consequences of its truthful 
 portrayal of events. First, the Stalinist organizations—which could not 
 abide the documentary’s depiction of the leading role played by Leon 
 Trotsky in the revolution and civil war—threatened a boycott of theaters 
 that showed the film. Later, during the McCarthyite era and the Cold War, 
 public showings of Tsar to Lenin were all but impossible.\n\nWith 2017 
 marking the centenary of the Russian Revolution of 1917, the importance of 
 Tsar to Lenin remains undiminished. In a new period of global capitalist 
 crisis, Tsar to Lenin bears witness to a moment in history when socialist 
 ideals inspired the greatest revolutionary movement in world 
 history.\n\nJoin us this Wednesday evening for a screening of Tsar to 
 Lenin, the final meeting of the UC Berkeley IYSSE this semester. The film 
 will be introduced by Fred Williams, an expert on Russian history and 
 literature, followed by discussion afterwards. You can watch the trailer 
 for the film here:\n\nTsar to Lenin 
 trailer\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPJFvl4i8eQ\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/04/24/18798746.php
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Tsar to Lenin
LOCATION:60 Evans Hall, UC Berkeley
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/04/24/18798746.php
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