Is it that long silence in the beginning? The loud footsteps? The sibilance of all the cameras? The gloomy eyes and trench coat? The accent? The walking-toward-the-light arrangement of the scene? The protesters lined like gargoyles there along the road?

This is some impressive theater. More theater: This protester who spoke into the people's mic right before Chancellor Katehi stepped out. Was this guy airlifted in from Les Miserable? How can you not want to follow him to the barricade? Fast-forward to the 4:00 mark to see his performance.