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Finally, the Story of Chuck Norris Vs. Communism Can Be Told

Finally, the Story of Chuck Norris Vs. Communism Can Be Told

Sort of: "Hidden from the scrutinising eyes of the [Romanian] Secret Police, Irina Margareta Nistor dubbed over 5,000 foreign films that entered the country illegally and were distributed on the black market. Her husky and high-pitched voice became the symbol of freedom and Chuck Norris, Van Damme and Bruce Lee became national heroes. Chuck Norris vs. Communism follows the story of the tapes, the collapse of communism in Romania and the advent of the new capitalist era." And surprise! The filmmakers are crowdsourcing the budget. Click through for the teaser and invest accordingly.
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