Hundreds of nonviolent protesters are arrested in London as Extinction Rebellion blocks key traffic points for days in April 2019.
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Hundreds of nonviolent protesters are arrested in London as Extinction Rebellion blocks key traffic points for days in April 2019.
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Farhana Yamin stands at the forefront of Extinction Rebellion's protests in London during April 2019. The group blocks key traffic points for several days, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of protesters. Yamin, a lawyer involved in the Paris Climate Agreement, decides to break the law for the first time. The protests lead to the UK government agreeing to declare a climate emergency, marking a significant moment for the movement. Directed by Maia Kenworthy and Elena Sánchez Bellot, Rebellion documents these events and their impact.
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The GuardianHow an unlikely bunch of grassroots activists changed the face of climate-change protest in Britain forever.
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Why Watch
- Meet the founders of Extinction Rebellion.
- See Farhana Yamin's first act of civil disobedience.
- Find out how the UK government responds to climate activism.
Did You Know
- Rebellion is the first feature-length documentary about Extinction Rebellion.
- The film was produced starting in 2019 and premiered in 2021.
- Farhana Yamin decided to break the law for the first time in her life.
- The film's directors were nominated for a BAFTA Award in early 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Rebellion?
Rebellion was directed by Maia Kenworthy and Elena Sánchez Bellot.
What year was Rebellion released?
Rebellion premiered in 2021.
What award was Rebellion nominated for in 2023?
Rebellion was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.
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