In April 2024, Columbia University students began a protest known as the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" to oppose the school's connections to companies profiting from the Gaza conflict. This peaceful sit-in challenged the narrative of divisiveness, showcasing students engaged in music, art, and organization. Tensions escalated with the university administration, leading to the expulsion of key participants. The accompanying documentary portrays the students’ dedication and highlights the contrasts with external narratives, particularly those expressed by political figures regarding the protests' intent and impact.
At 4 a.m. on April 17, 2024, students on Columbia University's Morningside campus began assembling tents. By the time the rest of campus had woken up, the first "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" was fully constructed.
You can't help but feel a little bit of fury hearing New York mayor Eric Adams declare that the protesters are "here to create discord and divisiveness" when the documentary provides so much opposing evidence.
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