200 protesters march around the University of California, Los Angeles campus as police attempt to disrupt a screening of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment film.
“Inside America's student uprising.”
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200 protesters march around the University of California, Los Angeles campus as police attempt to disrupt a screening of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment film.
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Mahmoud Khalil stands at the forefront of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University, where students gather in 2024 to demand divestment from U.S. and Israeli weapons companies. The Encampments documents the challenges faced by Khalil and fellow organizers, including Grant Miner and Sueda Polat, as they confront police repression and institutional backlash. Amidst a media frenzy and congressional scrutiny, the film captures their determination and the sacrifices made in pursuit of justice, reflecting the intensity of the pro-Palestinian movement on campus.
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Why Watch
- See Columbia students' activism during the Gaza war.
- Meet key protest leaders like Mahmoud Khalil.
- Follow the challenges faced by UCLA organizers.
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- The Encampments premiered at CPH:DOX on March 25, 2025.
- Macklemore is an executive producer of the film.
- The film features leaders like Mahmoud Khalil and Grant Miner.
- The film's release was expedited due to Khalil's detention by ICE.
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Who directed The Encampments?
The Encampments was directed and produced by Michael T. Workman and Kei Pritsker.
When did The Encampments have its world premiere?
The Encampments had its world premiere at CPH:DOX on March 25, 2025.
What is the runtime of The Encampments?
The runtime of The Encampments is 80 minutes.
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