Burma documentary shows secret struggle

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Updated September 29, 2009 11:25:15

A new documentary shows Burmese civilians recording anti-government protests in 2007, and smuggling the footage out to the rest of the world.

It's called 'BURMA VJ' and the recordings, often jumpy and grainy, and frequently shot on mobile phones, is testament to the frustration and courage of the Burmese people. Anders Ostergaard is a Danish documentary film-maker who compiled the 2007 footage into a film.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speaker: Anders Ostergaard, Danish documentary film-maker

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