The movie centers around a 1999 demonstration which took place during the World Trade Organization summit in Seattle, Washington. Riots, drama, and chaos are a result of this intense, highly-publicized movement. The film was written and directed by Stuart Townsend, beau of Charlize Theron, who also stars in the film along with Andre 'Andre 3000' Benjamin, Martin Henderson, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Ivana Milicevic, Michelle Rodriguez, Joshua Jackson, Connie Nielsen, and Channing Tatum. It opens nationwide March 2008.