Professional-Palestinian protesters shut down a road close to the Sundance Movie Competition on Sunday afternoon… and some acquainted faces joined them.
About 100 demonstrators reportedly confirmed up on Park Metropolis's Principal Road for a protest organized by “Let Gaza Reside.” Police within the small Utah city closed the road to site visitors.
Melissa Barrera takes half in a pro-Palestine rally on the Sundance Movie Competition. pic.twitter.com/Kaod6kGVge
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Among the many Protestants… former 'Scream' star Melissa Barrera — who was fired for her feedback concerning the conflict between Israel and Hamas – and mannequin/actor India Moore.
MB saved a low profile along with her hood up and sun shades over her eyes, whereas IM was extra within the foreground…at one level utilizing a megaphone through the assembly.
By the way in which, Barrera has been speaking about her firing so much recently… telling the Related Press on Friday evening that her firing from the favored franchise was a “huge awakening” for her, including that she's “grateful” for every thing there may be occurred.
The protest was fairly peaceable all morning… with movies on social media of passionate demonstrators, though their chants brought on some controversy.
Some protesters used the phrase “From the river to the ocean,” which is a degree of rivalry between supporters of Israel and supporters of Palestine. President Biden referred to as him “Genocide Joe” and repurposed an outdated conviction of Lyndon B Johnson – asking him what number of kids he “killed right this moment.”
Israeli supporters, fewer in quantity, now gathered throughout Principal Road, chanting “Convey them dwelling” to counter the Palestinian chants. pic.twitter.com/VtK6tm81JZ
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Protesters in assist of Israel additionally took to the streets in Park Metropolis… apparently staging a counter-protest and chanting “Convey them dwelling,” referring to the hostages taken by Hamas through the acts of terror. tragic assault of October 7.
It ought to be famous that the protest was not related to Sundance, however merely ran near it… a transfer that different political protesters have used prior to now to make the most of the media consideration. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in 2017 to protest towards the then newly inaugurated President Trump.
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Competition representatives launched an announcement earlier than the march saying they have been conscious of the demonstration and have been working with native legislation enforcement to guard competition goers.
