Rebellion in Odessa: A Clash of Ideologies

This chapter examines the uprising in Odessa sparked by the arrival of the battleship Potemkin, emphasizing the unity between disgruntled citizens and revolutionary sailors. It highlights the tensions between various political factions, particularly focusing on Jewish and black communities' roles in advocating for change. In addition, the chapter critiques the representation of these events in the 1926 Soviet film 'Battleship Potemkin,' revealing its propagandistic elements and omission of certain ethnic perspectives.