The Encampments (2025)
The Encampments is a 2025 documentary that captures the powerful student movement at Columbia University, where students organized the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. The film documents the students’ efforts as they flooded the university’s lawn, demanding the institution divest from companies involved in the production of weapons used by the United States and Israel. This documentary offers a vivid insight into activism on campus and highlights the passion and dedication of young people striving for social justice and political change.
Directed by Kei Pritsker and Michael T Workman, the documentary provides an unfiltered look into the lives and motivations of the students involved. Through personal interviews and on-the-ground footage, the film presents a narrative that explores the challenges and impacts of grassroots movements in academic settings. The Encampments not only emphasizes the students’ struggle but also raises important questions about corporate responsibility and the role of educational institutions in global conflicts.
The documentary features firsthand perspectives from the key participants themselves, including Maya Abdallah, Jamal Joseph, and Mahmoud Khalil, who share their experiences and thoughts about the encampment and the broader movement. Their testimonies give the audience an intimate connection to the cause and reveal the human side of activism.
Movie Information
| Directors | Kei Pritsker, Michael T Workman |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Maya Abdallah | Self |
| Jamal Joseph | Self |
| Mahmoud Khalil | Self |
| Grant Miner | Self |
| Sueda Polat | Self |
