Open Video from Iran: 10 essential web videos

Written by Nic Wistreich | 22 June 2009 | in news - Censorship

The importance of open video and free media has been established beyond doubt this last week following the events in Iran. Ten key videos, including the heart-stopping 'Poem from the rooftops of Iran' (below) have been compiled by Ben Parr @ Mashable.com, [via Xeni @ BoingBoing, via Raymond Leon Roker)]. The one that really made me shivver when I first saw it has now received almost half a million views and is also below. Taken from a mobile phone it shows an almost classical story, as it moves from injustice (motorcyclists drive into crowds), reaction (motorcycle on fire) to redemption (as the crowd rescues the motorcyclist, take him to safety and give him water).

Riot Police caught by crowd

Poem from the Rooftops of Iran

May peace prevail.

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Nic Wistreich