October 18, 2012 – Los Angeles Times Review by Gary Goldstein
Excerpts…
“The provocative documentary tells the stories of activists who risked almost everything to bring democracy to their countries.”
“An impressive array of archival news footage, enlightening interviews with activists, politicos, academics and journalists…”
October 16, 2012 – Heartland Film Fest Review – 4 out of 5 yaps by Christopher Lloyd
Excerpts…
“What’s most interesting about this film is that it does not view these uprisings with rose-colored glasses.”
“The film illustrates this elegantly with an animated interlude…”
October 12, 2012 – Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Review by Brad
Excerpt…
“What emerges is a complex, multi-faceted and extremely dynamic snapshot of the quest for democracy in the developing world today.”
Clip from Prince Moulay Hicham’s Opening Remarks at the World Premiere of “A Whisper to a Roar” at the Directors’ Guild Theatre in Los Angeles on October 3, 2012, where he speaks to “the conflict between human nature and the human spirit.”
“A Whisper to a Roar” had its official premiere at the Directors’ Guild of America Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 3rd. Hosted by Los Angeles’ Mayor Villaraigosa, Burt Sugarman & Mary Hart & Rabbi Marvin Hier. Presented by the Museum of Tolerance & Human Rights Foundation with opening remarks by Prince Moulay Hicham! Thanks so much to our generous hosts – it was a phenomenal event for the 600 wonderful guests in attendance!
Photos from the event by Ruth Andal Photography and Tom Biagini Photography:
Go to YouTube to see a selection of video clips including the trailer, interviews with Alfred Molina, Prince Moulay Hicham, Larry Diamond, Ben Moses and more!
JEWISH NEWS ONE Announces Film – “Moses launches democracy film ‘A Whisper to a Roar’” by Staff
October 13, 2012 – Zac’s Picks – New Hampshire Film Festival Review by Zac Gregg
“This film makes me angry and happy at the same time. The demise of authoritarian regimes, the uprising of democracies, the changes that are taking place globally…this film tackles it all and is awesome and informative!”
October 11, 2012 – A.V. CLUB (THE ONION) Review by Sam Adams
“The film makes a convincing argument that, in spite of some recent setbacks, movements for democratic change are alive and well…”