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2024216 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Direct Action

2024216 minPGdocumentary

4.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Activists in France mobilize grassroots organizing and direct action to address the climate crisis during a major protest movement.

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Guillaume Cailleau,

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Activists in France mobilize grassroots organizing and direct action to address the climate crisis during a major protest movement.

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Guillaume Cailleaudirector

Ben Russell

Ben Russelldirector

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Activists in France confront the climate crisis through direct action and grassroots organizing. They mobilize in various locations, employing diverse strategies to address environmental challenges. The documentary features their daily lives and efforts within a significant protest movement. Directed by Guillaume Cailleau, the film runs for 216 minutes and includes perspectives in French, English, and Arabic. It captures the urgency of climate action while illustrating how collective efforts can inspire similar movements worldwide.

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