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Documentary Exposes Orbán's Rise, Warns Against Autocracy

9/7/2025

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Connie Field's documentary "Democracy Noir" explores Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rise in Hungary and its implications for U.S. politics.
It features three women who oppose Orbán, highlighting the necessity of resisting autocracy.
Field contrasts Orbán's gradual power accumulation with Trump's more aggressive approach to undermining democracy.
The film faces U.S. screening challenges due to sensitivities surrounding Trump and Orbán.
Field hopes viewers will recognize the parallels and understand the importance of protecting democracy.

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Connie Field's documentary "Democracy Noir" explores Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rise in Hungary and its implications for U.S. politics.
It features three women who oppose Orbán, highlighting the necessity of resisting autocracy.
Field contrasts Orbán's gradual power accumulation with Trump's more aggressive approach to undermining democracy.
The film faces U.S. screening challenges due to sensitivities surrounding Trump and Orbán.
Field hopes viewers will recognize the parallels and understand the importance of protecting democracy.