Summary UC Berkeley, home of the Free Speech Movement, recently saw the nation's first extended, public debates about divestment from companies militarily supporting Israel's occupation of Palestine and the blockade of Gaza. 'Full Court Press' explores the debate and its historic significance within U.S. social justice movements. Testimony of pro-Israel students from groups such as Hillel and top Israeli diplomat Akiva Tor is counterpointed by Palestinian students, a Holocaust survivor, representatives from Jewish Voice for Peace, student activists, and noted academics. The debates marked a watershed in views on the justice of Israel's policies in Palestine, and the role of boycott, divestment and sanctions in ending the occupation and blockade, as the world sees a re-enactment of the international anti-apartheid movement that transformed South Africa. View more details
Genres : History Documentary News
Release date : Dec 13, 2012
Countries of origin : United States Egypt Occupied Palestinian Territory
Official sites : Official site
Language : English Arabic
Summary UC Berkeley, home of the Free Speech Movement, recently saw the nation's first extended, public debates about divestment from companies militarily supporting Israel's occupation of Palestine and the blockade of Gaza. 'Full Court Press' explores the debate and its historic significance within U.S. social justice movements. Testimony of pro-Israel students from groups such as Hillel and top Israeli diplomat Akiva Tor is counterpointed by Palestinian students, a Holocaust survivor, representatives from Jewish Voice for Peace, student activists, and noted academics. The debates marked a watershed in views on the justice of Israel's policies in Palestine, and the role of boycott, divestment and sanctions in ending the occupation and blockade, as the world sees a re-enactment of the international anti-apartheid movement that transformed South Africa. View more details
Genres : History Documentary News
Release date : Dec 13, 2012
Countries of origin : United States Egypt Occupied Palestinian Territory
Official sites : Official site
Language : English Arabic
