Dictatorships and Confusion IV

A video made by Mr Seelan Palay about the dictatorial control of Singapore has attracted wide viewership on the Internet. Entitled One Nation Under Lee, the 40-minute film also features interviews with the late J B Jeyaretnam and former solicitor-general Mr Francis Seow.

It was first screened in Singapore at the Excelsior Hotel. Even though the event was a private one and only invited guests were allowed, officials from the Media Development Authority nevertheless forced their way into the function and demanded that the film and the projector be handed over. Since then One Nation Under Lee has been banned by the Government.

This video is really interesting, it really speaks the raw truth, the feelings of some of the suppressive activities going on in Singapore. Its a bit of a mish to watch on youtube (45:56 minutes long), i must admit, but its quite worth it.. Otherwise just download it and watch it at your leisure.

It contains quotes such as:
Former solicitor-general Mr Francis Seow (who had previously endured 72 days of harsh prison life)
"they are all scared of him, the man who everybody fears.. its amazing. All his ministers in his cabinet, are all scared of him! Every single one of them is not worth the money are being paid, because they are all literally scared of him, to do the right thing . . . its quite pathetic. Why should you be scared of him?"

"It is sad for Singapore"

At present, it has been viewed 41,466 times on youtube, also I did some research and I found that it actually toured other countries, but also some states in Malaysia, Singapore's neighbour in the Freedom Film Festival 2008.


Links:

One Nation Under Lee - Youtube video

Watch or Download One Nation Under Lee at http://one-nation-under-lee.org

And of course, click the title for a newspaper (Reuters) Link

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And on a completely side note:

Quite A Waste Of Time