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202497 minPGdocumentary

Wir sind so frei

202497 minPGdocumentary

In Hamburg, the socio-political aftermath of the 2017 G20 summit is examined, highlighting the legal repercussions faced by activists and the resilience of capitalism.

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Christian Lehmann-Feddersen

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In Hamburg, the socio-political aftermath of the 2017 G20 summit is examined, highlighting the legal repercussions faced by activists and the resilience of capitalism.

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In a long-term observation, filmmakers Christian Lehmann-Feddersen & Alf Schreiber document the socio-political aftermath of the G20 summit in Hamburg. While activists are exposed to the legal repercussions, the capitalist system and resistance are regrouping in the shadow of the summit.

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