The Burmese people live under one of the harshest military dictatorships in the world. Any moves towards democracy are viciously halted and the populace is cowed into submission Mass uprisings are crushed and all political opposition is effectively silenced.There is, however, an active and organised uprising that continues to fi ght against the government. The two documentaries featured on this release chart the history that has led to the current situation and delve deep into the organisation of the rebellion.