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200635 minPG-13documentary

The Sofa Generation

200635 minPG-13documentary

Filmmakers interview members of various activist organizations to discuss activism's role in democracy, including Amnesty International's human rights campaign.

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Garðar Stefánsson,

Áslaug Einarsdóttir

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Filmmakers interview members of various activist organizations to discuss activism's role in democracy, including Amnesty International's human rights campaign.

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Garðar Stefánssondirector

Áslaug Einarsdóttirdirector

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Members of various activist organizations gather to discuss their roles in a democratic society. The film features interviews with representatives from Amnesty International, who advocate for human rights, and local activists opposing the damming of the Icelandic highlands. Each group articulates its stance on pressing issues, prompting the audience to consider the effectiveness and impact of activism. The 35-minute documentary, released in 2006, invites reflection on the diverse approaches to social change.

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