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201882 minPG-13documentary

Undercurrents 4

201882 minPG-13documentary

Activism in the mid-1990s is captured through footage of the New Labour conference takeover, women's rights marches, and protests against Shell's actions in Ogoniland.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Undercurrents 4

2018• 82 minPG-13

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Activism in the mid-1990s is captured through footage of the New Labour conference takeover, women's rights marches, and protests against Shell's actions in Ogoniland.

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Activism in the mid-1990s is captured through the lens of those directly involved. Key events include the New Labour conference takeover by activists, significant women's rights marches, and protests against Shell's exploitation of the Ogoni people. This compilation of grassroots efforts highlights the fervent spirit of social justice movements during a transformative period in British politics. The footage serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles for equality and environmental justice.

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