Burma VJ is one of the most powerful films you are likely to see this year. Going beyond the occational news clip from Burma, the acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Østergaard, brings us close to Burma's video journalists who insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country despite risking torture and life in jail. Armed with small handycams they make their undercover reportages, smuggle the material out of the country, have it broadcast back into Burma via satellite and offered as free usage for international media.
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The 'Be a VJ widget' allows you to submit your own videos, providing others with a unique glimpse in to your own life and the issues affecting you.
The most powerful clips will feature in the Burma VJ DVD* to be released in November 2009, with the best entry winning two 'Saffron Premier' tickets** as well as a mini digital camcorder, both courtesy of The Co-operative.
*Users will be contacted for permission and sent a free DVD
**Includes overnight accommodation and UK travel
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Clips and videos
As well as the opportunity to win this top prize, the Be a VJ widget also has all the latest news on Burma VJ, along with news on the situation in Burma and loads more. The latest entries can be seen on our YouTube channel.
Embrace the chance to speak your mind and support the Burma VJ's quest to open people's eys to the oppression in Burma.
The Burma VJ Coalition
The Co-operative has teamed up with independent film distributor Dogwoof to release Burma VJ in the UK.