The Encampments
"Inside America's student uprising."
Released just last year. The Encampments is a documentary film. directed by Michael T Workman. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, and Jamal Joseph
Synopsis
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 film 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2025
10 months ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (7 votes)
Box Office
$423.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $423,818
Production Companies
- Watermelon Pictures
- Breakthrough Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Encampments about?
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 film follows th...
Who directed The Encampments?
The Encampments was directed by Michael T Workman.
How long is The Encampments?
The Encampments has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Encampments released?
The Encampments was released on March 28, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Encampments?
The main cast of The Encampments includes Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, Jamal Joseph, Grant Miner, Maya Abdallah.