'Boycott': film + discussion at the Bristol Palestine Film Festival

Souvenir from Friday evening's event:

Panel discussion with guest speakers to discuss the use of boycott campaigns in the fight for justice and the risks of anti-boycott legislation to activism in the UK:

-Ken Loach, film and TV director; 

-Yuval Shalev from International Centre of Justice for Palestinians; 

-Zeyn Mohammed, Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC); 

-Dave Spurgeon, former chair of Bristol Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM). 

-Chaired by Melissa Chemam.

Photo by Karena Batstone

 

'Boycott' explores the extent of anti-boycott legislation in the US and shows the impact of state legislation on companies and individuals that choose to boycott Israel. 

Bacha’s compelling documentary is an inspiring story of standing up for one’s rights and fighting against threats to freedom of speech.

All details here: https://bristolpff.org.uk/2022/11/05/boycott/