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The First War On Protesters

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Riotsville, U.S.A. tells the story of two sham towns built by the military for the sole purpose of simulating the violent submission of political protest and urban riots. The film is composed entirely of footage from the late 1960s, both TV broadcasts and reels found in government archives. The expository voiceovers by actress Charlene Modeste and video essay stylizations clearly orient the viewer.

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The First War On Protesters

Riotsville, U.S.A. tells the story of two sham towns built by the U.S. military to simulate the violent submission of political protest and urban riots.

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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