The Reluctant Revolutionary

An intimate portrait of Yemen as the revolution unfolds. Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Sean McAllister, follows local tour guide, Kais. Filmed over the course of a year, Sean follows Kais' journey from pro-President to reluctant revolutionary. The film delves deep into the effect of President Saleh's 33-year reign on individuals like Kais and the shocking events that lead up to the massacre of 52 protesters. This documentary gives a frank and intimate experience of what it is like to live as a normal civilian during a revolution.