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20195 minPGdoc-short

Barricade

20195 minPGdoc-short

Students build a barricade in a classroom using everyday school materials to symbolize their collective power and the struggles of history.

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Students build a barricade in a classroom using everyday school materials to symbolize their collective power and the struggles of history.

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Elsa Brès

Elsa Brèsdirector

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Students gather in a classroom to build a barricade using everyday school materials. This construction represents their collective effort to take control of their environment. The act symbolizes historical struggles and the power to organize and act. The documentary runs for five minutes and captures the students' determination to think about their future through this creative project.

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