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Boycott

202173 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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34 states have enacted anti-boycott laws that led to lawsuits from three Americans who argue these laws violate their First Amendment rights.

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34 states have enacted anti-boycott laws that led to lawsuits from three Americans who argue these laws violate their First Amendment rights.

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Julia Bachadirector

Amber Faresdirector

Eric Daniel Metzgardirector

Micheline Klagsbruncast

Flavia de Souzacast

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Alan Leveritt, publisher of the Arkansas Times, faces the cancellation of advertising contracts due to Arkansas's anti-BDS law. Alongside Bahia Amawi, a pediatric speech pathologist in Texas, and Mik Jordahl, a lawyer in Arizona, Leveritt challenges state legislation that requires individuals to pledge against boycotting Israel. The documentary details their legal battles, the role of the American Civil Liberties Union, and the lobbying efforts behind the anti-boycott laws enacted in 34 states.

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Meet Alan Leveritt, a publisher fighting for free speech.
Follow Bahia Amawi's journey to regain her job in Texas.
Discover Mik Jordahl's legal battle in Arizona.

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As of December 1, 2021, Alan Leveritt's lawsuit in Arkansas was still active.
Bahia Amawi regained her contract after successfully challenging Texas law.
Anti-boycott laws have been implemented in 34 states across the U.S.

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What is the main legal issue addressed in the documentary Boycott?

The documentary addresses lawsuits filed by three Americans against their state governments in response to anti-BDS laws that led to the cancellation of their business contracts.

Who is Bahia Amawi and what happened to her due to anti-BDS laws?

Bahia Amawi is a pediatric speech pathologist in Texas who was fired after refusing to pledge not to engage in boycotts of Israel, but she successfully challenged the law and regained her contract.

What was the outcome of Mik Jordahl's legal challenge in Arizona?

Mik Jordahl successfully challenged the anti-boycott law in Arizona, allowing him to regain his contract to provide legal assistance.

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