Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
Going beyond the occasional news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country.
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About Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is a 2008 English-language documentary film directed by Anders Østergaard. The cast is led by George W. Bush, Ko Muang, Aung San Suu Kyi. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. In United States, it is currently streaming on DocAlliance Films.
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country was produced by Oscilloscope and made in Denmark and Sweden. It was released on November 12, 2008.
- Director
- Anders Østergaard
- Writers
- Anders Østergaard, Jan Krogsgaard
- Release date
- November 12, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Production
- Oscilloscope
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country cast & crew
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country was directed by Anders Østergaard and written by Anders Østergaard and Jan Krogsgaard.
The cast features George W. Bush as Self, Ko Muang as Self, and Aung San Suu Kyi as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Lise Lense-Møller and Torstein Nybø.
Is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country worth watching?
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
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Cast of Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
George W. Bush
Self
Ko Muang
Self
Aung San Suu Kyi
Self
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country in United States?
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is streaming on DocAlliance Films in United States.
▸Is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country on DocAlliance Films?
Yes — Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is currently available on DocAlliance Films in United States.
▸What language is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country in?
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Burmese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country?
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
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