The Encampments(2025)
Inside America's student uprising.
The Encampments Synopsis
Students flooded Columbia University’s lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. The film follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.
The Encampments (2025) is a documentary film directed by Michael T Workman, released on March 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, Jamal Joseph and Grant Miner. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael T Workman
- Writers:
- Kei Pritsker, Michael T Workman
- Producers:
- Munir Atalla, Matthew Belen, Kei Pritsker
- Cinematographer:
- Craig Birchfield
- Production:
- Watermelon Pictures, Breakthrough Pictures
- Revenue:
- $423,818
- Status:
- Released
The Encampments (2025) Trailer
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The Encampments Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Encampments.
The Encampments | Official Trailer
Trailer
Mahmoud Khalil: In His Own Words
Teaser
The Encampments Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil
as Self
- Sueda Polat
Sueda Polat
as Self
Jamal Joseph
as Self
- Grant Miner
Grant Miner
as Self
- Maya Abdallah
Maya Abdallah
as Self
Bisan Owda
as Self
Donald Trump
as Self
- Naye Idriss
Naye Idriss
as Self
- Ali Abunimah
Ali Abunimah
as Self
- Layan Fuleihan
Layan Fuleihan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael T Workman, written by Kei Pritsker and Michael T Workman, produced by Munir Atalla, Matthew Belen and Kei Pritsker.
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The Encampments Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Encampments – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Encampments online?
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The Encampments (2025) is available to stream on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Encampments?
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The main cast of The Encampments (2025) includes Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, Jamal Joseph, Grant Miner and Maya Abdallah. The film was directed by Michael T Workman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Encampments released?
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The Encampments was released on March 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Encampments worth watching?
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The Encampments (2025) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Encampments?
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