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Demokracija svima!

'Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition', Sjedinjene Američke Države, 2021., 63 min.

Demokracija svima!

Summary

Enduring Democracy: the Monterey Petition” explores the motivations of the wealthy individuals who financed hate campaigns as well as the daring women who spearheaded the carefully thought-out response. Inspired by Mollie Sumida’s letter to the editor written while imprisoned in camp and impervious to threats of violence, residents banded together to get their community to sign Toni Jackson’s petition pledging “The Democratic Way of Life for All.” The petition drive and subsequent posting in The Monterey Herald effectively put a stop to the public efforts of several well-funded fear campaigns against California Japanese American citizens

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Getting Out, Belgija, 2022., director: Sophie Bruneau, documentary

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