Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013)

How was it possible that a single man influenced contemporary world so significantly? This film is an attempt to capture the phenomenon of a common man’s metamorphosis into a charismatic leader — an attempt to see how a Gdansk shipyard electrician fighting for workers’ rights awakened a hidden desire for freedom in millions of people.

Released Sept. 23, 2013 127 min 12+

Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History

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