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201829 minPG-13documentary

Undercurrents 8

201829 minPG-13documentary

Activism in the late 1990s is captured through raw footage of protests, including naked demonstrators at the Rome World Food Summit and police surveillance of activists.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Undercurrents 8

2018• 29 minPG-13

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Activism in the late 1990s is captured through raw footage of protests, including naked demonstrators at the Rome World Food Summit and police surveillance of activists.

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Activism in the late 1990s is captured through the lens of those directly involved. The footage showcases a range of events, including naked protesters disrupting the Rome World Food Summit, confrontations between fox hunters and campaigners, and the surveillance of activists by law enforcement. This compilation highlights the fervent spirit of grassroots movements and the challenges faced by those advocating for social and environmental justice during a pivotal era in activism.

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