#995: Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips and Marya Gates
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Refugee Struggles in 'Green Border'
This chapter explores the film 'Green Border,' which details the harrowing experiences of a Syrian family escaping ISIS for asylum in Europe. It discusses the film's poignant portrayal of racism and the differential treatment of refugees, contrasting responses to Ukrainian refugees with those from the global South. The conversation emphasizes how the film urges empathy towards vulnerable families and critiques the dehumanizing narratives fostered by media and government.
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