The Encampments

The Encampments

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The Encampments (2025)

83 min - Documentary - 28 March 2025
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Students flooded Columbia University’s lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. THE ENCAMPMENTS follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.

Writers:  Kei Pritsker, Michael T. Workman

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Students flooded Columbia University’s lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. THE ENCAMPMENTS follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.



Tagline: Inside America's student uprising.

Genres: Documentary

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Language:  English
Release Date:  28 March 2025

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Production Companies:  Watermelon Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 23 min