Film Industry - "Protocol in Times of Genocide"

September 10, 2024

Good morning. Remember that every day is a good day to encourage a Palestinian liberation mindset.

LEARN. Take a moment to read through this statement from the Palestine Film Institute, calling on the film industry to stop doing business in any and all ways that support Israel while the genocide continues in Palestine.

NOTICE. What do you feel when you read through this principled, courageous statement that centers the lives of Palestinians? Do you feel inspired, excited, validated, or something else?

ACT. Look to the above statement from the Palestinian Film Institute as an inspiration. How can members of your profession, religion or community also come together to express support for Palestinians in an impactful way?

SHARE. Forward this email to at least three friends who love watching movies, to help them understand how we can all make a difference for Palestine.

ASK. What resources do you need to talk about Palestine with friends and colleagues? Please reply to this email (or, if you are reading this online, leave a comment below) to let us know.* We’ll help you find the resources you need.

In solidarity for Palestinian liberation,

Kay Coughlin, on behalf of the Shades of Anger collective

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*You can also continue the conversation with us in the Speaking Up Network, a private social media platform co-created by Animah Kosai, one of the leaders of Shades of Anger.

Shades of Anger was created by a global collective of women to raise awareness and inspire action to free Palestine. We chose the name of our collective to honor the poem, “Shades of Anger,” by Palestinian-Canadian poet Rafeef Ziadah. We also believe in liberation for Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, and all places where systems of oppression are causing immense suffering and crushing the life out humans. We are led by women of the Global Majority/BIPOC. Shades of Anger is for everyone who wants to act for liberation and you can learn more about it here.