At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, a significant pro-Palestinian protest was organized by 'Let Gaza Live,' drawing attention to the Palestinian struggle and calling for an end to the criminalization of pro-Palestine advocacy. The protest saw participants, including filmmakers and actors such as Melissa Barrera and Indya Moore, march through the center of the festival on Main Street in Park City, Utah. Roughly 100 protesters chanted slogans such as 'End the Genocide' and directed criticism at U.S. President Joe Biden, referring to him as 'Genocide Joe' and questioning his role in the deaths of children. Jewish leaders expressed outrage, and the protesters also called out the media and the 'silence' of Sundance attendees. The demonstration took place on Sunday, between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., with attendees arriving by bus and coincided with an Israeli Representation Panel, highlighting the ongoing tension and conflict in the region. Sundance officials emphasized that safety and security were their top priorities during the event.
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A Pro-Palestine march down Main Street in Park City drew roughly 100 protestors to the Sundance Film Festival today. “Genocide Joe, what do you say? How many kids did you kill today?” the crowd chanted. Protest signs labeled Biden a “butcher." https://t.co/tEBseyyXdv
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Indya Moore and Melissa Barrera join a Free Palestine protest at #Sundance - via @chrissgardner https://t.co/gNsRrt2rHD
Melissa Barrera joining a pro-Palestine demonstration at the Sundance Film Festival. https://t.co/Kaod6kGVge
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A Pro-Palestine protest will take place at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday. https://t.co/GgIVGnGnIW
Pro-Palestinian supporters will march through the center of the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday in a protest organized by “Let Gaza Live." Protesters will arrive via bus and march between 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. https://t.co/VLrVz8od0U
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I’m joining #FilmWorkersForPalestine to demand a ceasefire, end the criminalization of being pro-Palestine & urging filmmakers to use their platforms to highlight the Palestinian struggle! 🍉 Visit @FW4Palestine to sign & learn more. #sundance https://t.co/IBkYr9VqNW