#chicagoGirl
"The Social Network Takes on a Dictator"
Originally released in 2013. #chicagoGirl is a documentary film. directed by Joe Piscatella. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ala'a Basatneh, Aous Al-Mubarak, and Bassel Shehadeh
Synopsis
From her childhood bedroom in the Chicago suburbs, an American teenage girl uses social media to run the revolution in Syria. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, Skype and cameraphones, she helps her social network in Damascus and Homs braves snipers and shelling in the streets and the world the human rights atrocities of one of the most brutal dictators. But as the revolution rages on, everyone in the network must decide what is the most effective way to fight a dictator: social media or AK-47s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Ala'a Basatneh
as Self - #chicagoGirl
Aous Al-Mubarak
as Self
Bassel Shehadeh
as Self
Mazhar 'Omar' Tayara
as Self - Citizen Journalist
David Gorodyansky
as Self - Internet Security Expert
Sascha Meinrath
as Self - Director, Open Technology Institute
Zeynep Tufekci
as Self - Berkman Center, Harvard University
Kurt Andersen
as Self - Writer, 'The Potester' for Time's Person of the Year 2011
Wael Ghonim
as Self - Internet Activist
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roco Films
- GoDigital Media Group
- Amplify Releasing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is #chicagoGirl about?
From her childhood bedroom in the Chicago suburbs, an American teenage girl uses social media to run the revolution in Syria. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, Skype and cameraphones, she helps her soc...
Who directed #chicagoGirl?
#chicagoGirl was directed by Joe Piscatella.
How long is #chicagoGirl?
#chicagoGirl has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was #chicagoGirl released?
#chicagoGirl was released on November 21, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in #chicagoGirl?
The main cast of #chicagoGirl includes Ala'a Basatneh, Aous Al-Mubarak, Bassel Shehadeh, Mazhar 'Omar' Tayara, David Gorodyansky.