Michael T. Workman
Co-director, editor, and producer of 'The Encampments' documentary. He has made films on related topics and is a returning guest on Rev Left Radio.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 46min
The Encampments (w/ Mahmoud Khalil and Michael Workman) | The Chris Hedges Report
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian organizer and Columbia University grad student facing deportation, shares his experiences as a negotiator during the campus encampments. He discusses the backlash against activism, the framing of protests, and the violent responses from counter-protesters. Michael Workman, co-director of The Encampments, highlights the film's aim to counter media misrepresentations. Together, they reveal the erosion of academic freedom at universities and the personal impacts of solidarity on the Palestinian community.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 23min
The Encampments: Uprising Against the Death Machine
Michael T. Workman and Kei Pritsker, co-directors of 'The Encampments,' dive into their award-winning documentary capturing the 2024 student-led pro-Palestinian uprisings at universities. They address the ethical dilemmas of filming amidst state repression and share impactful narratives, including Mahmoud Khalil’s story. The discussion reveals the film's role as a revolutionary tool for activists and critiques the universities' failures in protecting students from violence. They also emphasize the power of social media in reshaping narratives and fostering global solidarity for Palestinian liberation.
