8legs: Phyo zeya thaw

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The Rapper and the Junta

The documentary profiles Phyo Zeya Thaw, a rapper and opposition figure who became a national icon for democracy in Myanmar.
Zeya Thaw’s life spans from underground activism to parliament, highlighting his role in peaceful resistance.
The film blends personal footage with exiled voices to document the Burmese Spring era.
Thomas Dandois, a French journalist, accompanies Zeya Thaw and helps frame the documentary’s narrative.
The program conveys how the military regime repeatedly crushes rebellion with bloodshed in Myanmar.
The documentary positions Zeya Thaw as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy.
Broadcast times and time zones are listed for viewers in multiple regions.
The documentary traces parallels between Zeya Thaw and Aung San Suu Kyi as mentors to the movement.
The film uses exile voices to offer firsthand perspectives on Myanmar’s political struggles.
The piece frames the Burmese Spring as a broader struggle for democracy amid oppression.

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