Chronicle of how a citizen's movement and civil disobedience captured media attention, confronted police, and challenged government economic interests to undermine the agreement signed in Melbourne in 2014 for the East West Link Project, a nearly 20 km tollway connecting two motorways located on opposite sides of the city. Through interviews with key activists and unique footage filmed during the protest, a heterogeneous community emerges ready to uncover the doubtful utility of large investments used against public transport and livability, demonstrating that a healthy democracy is one in which citizens contribute to key decisions about their future.
Tunnel Vision
Genre
Documentary
Country
Australia
Year
2016
Duration
58'
Languages
English
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Activism
Activism
Whether in a small setting or a large one, whether in one's own city or on global stages, whether working alone or as part of large movements, those who have rallied together in recent years to protect the planet have shown strong commitment.
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