The Encampments

In a gripping and thought-provoking documentary, The Encampments chronicles the courageous student-led protest movement at Columbia University and other university campuses in 2024, as protesters flooded the lawn to pressure their institution to divest from US and Israeli weapons companies amid the Gaza war and genocide. The film sheds light on the violent police repression, congressional pressure, media firestorm, and personal sacrifices faced by the central organizers, who remain steadfast in their pursuit of a just cause at any cost. With its unflinching gaze and intimate storytelling, The Encampments humanizes the struggle for Palestinian rights, illuminating the resilience of a community bound together by hope, belief, and solidarity.