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Film: Dr Dimitris Dalakoglou details the social meltdown taking place in Greece from May 2010 to the current date. The film is the culmination of Ross Domoney's past two years covering street protests in Athens.
Photo-essay: Freelance filmmaker Ross Domoney, recounts his experiences over the past two years covering protest and social unrest in Athens. All images and video material rights reserved Ross Domoney. Click here for Athens: Social Meltdown
