IN CINEMA
Thursday, August 14th at 7PM
MACKLEMORE, Michael T Workman, Kei Pritsker, 2025, 85 min.
THE ENCAMPMENTS
The arrival of this new documentary — having world-premiered at the end of March — has moved quickly due to ICE’s detainment of Mahmoud Kahlil, the student/diplomat who operated as a negotiator between the student encampments and the leadership of Columbia University, a campus movement that quickly spread nationwide. THE ENCAMPMENTS follows student organizers at some of these prestigious universities as they take a stand against their institutions’ investments in the ongoing war in Gaza — igniting one of the largest student movements in history which continues to have far-reaching effects on U.S. and world policies today. Filmed on the ground and in real-time as these events were unfolding, THE ENCAMPMENTS features detained activist Mahmoud Khalil and takes viewers inside America’s student uprising with incredible intimacy and urgency. Professors, whistleblowers from inside Ivy League administrations, and student activists shed light on a moment that captivated the nation’s attention
Mahdokht Mahmoudabadi is a New York–based editor originally from Iran, specializing in archival documentaries. With a strong commitment to telling under-represented stories, she brings both a sharp editorial eye and a distinct cultural perspective to her work. A classically trained musician, Mahdokht blends artistic sensitivity with technical precision, crafting emotionally resonant narratives. Her most recent feature, The Encampments, received a Special Mention Award at CPH:DOX and enjoyed successful theatrical runs in the U.S. and internationally. She is a 2025 Berlinale Talents participant, selected for the esteemed Edit Studio, and has contributed to several Emmy-nominated documentaries, including Turning Point (Netflix) and The Man Who Feeds Gaza’s Children (Business Insider).
Post-screening discussion with Producer Matt Belen and Kazembe Balagun
$15 General Admission / $7 Reduced Price
