Activist Media: Documenting Movements and Networked Solidarity
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Now more than ever activists are using media to document injustice and promote social and political change Yet with so many media platforms available activists sometimes fail to have a coherent
media and communication strategy nbsp Drawing from his experiences as a documentary filmmaker with Black Lives Matterand Service Employees International Union SEIU Localin Denver Colorado Gino Canella argues that activist media create opportunities for activists to navigate conflict and embrace their political and ideological differences Canella details how activist media practicesinterviewing organizers script writing video editing posting on social media and hosting community screeningsfoster solidarity among grassroots organizers nbsp Informed by media theory this book explores how activists are using media to mobilize supporters communicate their values and reject antiunion rhetoric Furthermore it demonstrates how collaborative media projects can help activists build broadbased coalitions and amplify their vision for a more equitable and just society nbsp