More than 100 people launched the new Rising Tide documentary Turning the Ship on June 20 in Magan-djin/Brisbane.
This follows a successful launch in Ngunnawal/Canberra on June 15 and a massive 250-strong global premiere in Muloobinba/Newcastle on June 12.
Other screenings are planned for around the country.
The film follows the story of Emily — a local Mulloobinba/Newcastle mum who found solidarity with Rising Tide and climate change activism — and ended up taking arrestable action at last year’s People’s Blockade, after earlier resolving not to do so.
Initially, Emily said that she could not get arrested because she had to care for her children. But she came to realise that she needed to take action on behalf of her children.
The film documents the heroic actions of ordinary people standing up against the fossil fuel corporate giants and the efforts of the New South Wales government to try to shut down last year’s protest.
Following the screening of the film, activists Bowen, Linda and Natalie joined a panel explaining why they attended last year’s blockade. Finding community, hope and inspiration were some of the recurring themes of that discussion.
The activists emphasised that there are lots of roles to play in building the movement, without being arrested. Musician Jenny Fitzgibbon played music to finish the night.
There will be a range of activities including a “Crafternoon” and a practice “Paddle Out” in the lead up to the People’s Blockade 2025 scheduled for November 27 to December 2 in Muloobinba/Newcastle.
Participants at the film screening were asked to fill out a survey on their willingness to be involved in civil resistance actions.
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