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Freedom from Despair

2004 · 95 min · Documentary

This documentary gathers true stories of Croatians who resisted oppression under Communist Yugoslavia and fought to defend their homeland during the war of the 1990s. A testament to a people's struggle for freedom.

Why it’s here

An American documentary about Croatian political repression, emigration, and independence.

Runtime
95 min
Genre
Documentary
Mood
thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · documentary viewers

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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