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Revolution in Cairo

Video: Gigi's Revolution

Her family is part of the Egyptian elite, but 24-year-old Gigi Ibrahim says she's fighting for her country's future. With thousands following her Twitter feed, Gigi has become something of a celebrity in Cairo's Tahrir Square. In this video, we see her attempts to convince her family of the righteousness of her cause. But will they come around?

Credits

PRODUCER
Mike Wiser

EDITOR
Mark Dugas

CORRESPONDENT AND PRODUCER - EGYPT
Inigo Gilmore

FIELD PRODUCER - EGYPT
Rachel Beth Anderson

A FRONTLINE production with Kirk Documentary Group, Ltd.

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Posted Feburary 22, 2011

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