Thursday, February 9, 2012

Real News Video: Tahrir's Revolutionary Artists' Union

Reed Lindsay Reports from Cairo "People who can't read and write can convey their message using art and simple tools"


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"Since massive protests erupted throughout Egypt last January, Egyptians from all walks of life have taken the streets to demand the end of military rule. They included artists, actors, singers and musicians who joined with their fellow revolutionaries in street battles with police, soldiers and thugs. Last February, when they managed to seize control of Tahrir Square, they formed an organization, called the Revolutionary Artists Union, painting, drawing, singing and performing, expressing themselves freely for the first time in their lives. As a second uprising took place in December, they returned to Tahrir Square..."

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