ABBY MARTIN and The Empire Files have tweeted: 'In support of #SaveSheikhJarrah we have permanently removed the paywall from our feature documentary Gaza Fights For Freedom. We hope it helps educate more people about the terrible crimes against Palestinians and builds broader solidarity with their cause.'
Its worth noting that, within hours of the paywall being removed, YouTube has been engaged in its all too familiar undemocratic behaviour. Abby reports: 'Within hours YouTube has already made this age restricted, removed it from subscriptions and blocked it from search results. Our tech overlords do not want you to watch this.'
So, despite the restrictions, we have still reposted the video so people are at least aware that it can be viewed on YouTube - who would much prefer people didn't watch it. Spread the word.
RELEASED IN 2019, this debut feature film by journalist Abby Martin began while reporting in Palestine, where she was denied entry into Gaza by the Israeli government which claimed she was a “propagandist.” So Abby connected with a team of journalists in Gaza to produce the film through the blockaded border.
It is a documentary about the historic Great March Of Return protests, which occurred every week from March 2018 until December 2019, but covers so much more.
It tells the story of Gaza past and present, showing rare archival footage that explains the history never acknowledged by mass media. You hear from victims of the ongoing massacre, including journalists, medics and the family of internationally-acclaimed paramedic, Razan al-Najjar.
At its core, Gaza Fights For Freedom is a thorough indictment of the Israeli military for war crimes with exclusive documentary evidence and a stunning cinematic portrayal of Palestinians' heroic resistance.
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