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202123 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Civil Rights Education

Innocence.

202123 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A group of women activists in San José, California, works to remove police from local schools, advocating for safer educational environments.

Civil Rights Education

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A group of women activists in San José, California, works to remove police from local schools, advocating for safer educational environments.

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Goran Zanetidirector

Skyler Gloverdirector

LaToya Fernandezcast

Beija Gonzalezcast

Laurie Valdezcast

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In San José, California, Black and Latin women activists lead a grassroots movement to remove police from schools. Their efforts focus on creating a safer environment for children. Through community organizing, they confront issues within the educational system. The activists aim to redefine safety in their neighborhoods while advocating for changes in educational policies. Directed by Goran Zaneti, "Innocence" runs for 23 minutes.

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