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2022110 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Conflict

Boom Boom

2022110 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Thousands of demonstrators gather every Saturday in 2018 to express their anger and demand change during the Yellow Vests protests in France.

Social Justice Conflict

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Laurie Lassalle

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Thousands of demonstrators gather every Saturday in 2018 to express their anger and demand change during the Yellow Vests protests in France.

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Laurie Lassalledirector

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Pierrot stands among thousands of demonstrators in Paris during the fall of 2018, as the Yellow Vests movement gains momentum. Each Saturday, protesters gather to express their anger over social inequalities and demand change. 'Boom Boom' captures the emotional and physical intensity of these protests, where the ground shakes beneath their feet. Through personal interactions and shared experiences, the film presents a vivid portrayal of a movement that seeks to address injustices faced by the French populace.

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