Today we celebrate the national holiday Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy and International Student Day - November 17. Two major events in our history of the 20th century are connected to this date. November 17, 1939, when the Nazis closed Czech universities. This happened immediately after the funeral of Jan Opletal, which was actually an act against the German occupation. The second event happened in 1989 and is connected to student protests on Národní trída, which were violently suppressed by Public Security. The unrest then escalated into the Velvet Revolution. The events contributed to the downfall of the vile communist regime and the relegation of communist swine to the sidelines. Since 1989 completely changed our country, there are also several documentaries about it, free on YouTube.
The road to freedom
A documentary created by Nova TV to commemorate 30 years since the events of November 1989. The film will show new stories and photos that no one has seen before.
Unique footage from 1989 and November 17
An excellent forty-minute affair that, for the most part, draws you directly into the center of the action. You will thus see footage directly from the National Classroom seasoned with exclusive statements from the participants.
History of the valiant Czech nation
If you don't want to spend tens of minutes watching the documentary, but would still like to remember the Velvet Revolution in some way, a short cartoon from the History of the Valiant Czech Nation is a great option.
How the world saw us - Velvet Revolution 1989 through the eyes of foreign TV crews
The Velvet Revolution, that is, a coup without violence. Very unusual for that time, but all the more appreciated and watched all over the world. This documentary will give you an insight into how the foreign media talked about us at the time.
Then
According to many, it is one of the best documentaries dealing with November 17, 1989, mainly because it voices both currents of opinion at the time. The documentary focuses mainly on the period between November 17 and the end of 1989.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11xJnLrkq1Q
