The Party That Broke Iran: How the Shah's Greatest Celebration Sparked a Revolution

This documentary revisits 1971, when the Shah of Iran threw one of the most extravagant parties in history to celebrate 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy. It describes a lavish tent city built for visiting royalty and dignitaries, a spectacle of wealth that would help ignite discontent leading to revolution. The film links imperial excess to the forces that would soon topple the throne. A compelling watch for anyone interested in Iran, the Shah, and the roots of the 1979 revolution. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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