300 riot police storm the Diaz School in Genoa, attacking a group of young activists and journalists preparing to stay overnight after the G8 Summit.
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300 riot police storm the Diaz School in Genoa, attacking a group of young activists and journalists preparing to stay overnight after the G8 Summit.
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In the Diaz School in Genoa, a group of young activists, including students and journalists, prepares to spend the night as the G8 Summit concludes in July 2001. Their gathering is abruptly interrupted when 300 riot police storm the building, searching for members of the Black Block. The police launch a violent attack, injuring many and forcing those with serious wounds to hospitals, only to be taken to a detention center where they face further mistreatment. The documentary captures the chaos of that night and the confrontation between law enforcement and activists.
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Why Watch
- See the police raid on the Diaz School in Genoa.
- Meet activists facing brutal police violence.
- Find out about the aftermath for injured protesters.
Did You Know
- 300 riot police stormed the Diaz School during the G8 Summit.
- The police attacked both young and old activists indiscriminately.
- Injured individuals were taken to a detention center after the raid.
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What happened at the Diaz School during the G8 Summit in 2001?
300 riot police stormed the Diaz School, searching for members of the Black Block, but instead found young activists, including students and journalists.
What was the outcome for those injured during the police attack at the Diaz School?
Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital and then taken to a detention center where they faced further abuse.
Who directed the documentary 'Black Block'?
The documentary 'Black Block' was directed by Carlo A. Bachschmidt.
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