Chuck Norris vs Communism .

A true story, often told by the actual persons who lived it. A docudrama. This film, while the topic is not cheery, is told in a breezy, interesting way that is not heavy. Humor throughout, with a satisfying ending. A story of ingenuity, survival and the importance of art.

In the 1980s, Romanians suffered from little access to foreign goods as well as an information blackout which Communists bureaucrats used to ensure ideological purity. This film tells what people risked to be able to view Hollywood films and how it changed the culture by creating a desire for individualism. It is said that the VCR brought down communism in Romania.

PG