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Children of the Revolution

Two women, one from Germany and one from Japan, spearheaded revolutionary movements in their respective countries, inspired by the global student protests of 1968. They led the Baader Meinhof Group and the Japanese Red Army, fueling a quest for change and sparking questions about their motivation...

Two women, Ulrike Meinhof and Fusako Shigenobu, rose to prominence as leaders of the Baader Meinhof Group and the Japanese Red Army, driven by their outrage over the Vietnam War and their desire to destroy capitalist power. They trained with Palestinian freedom fighters in the Middle East and targeted imperialism.

Info about Children of the Revolution

Studio(s): E2 Films, Transmission Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 25, 2011

Production Countries: Germany, Ireland

Genres:Documentary