United States: The Authoritarian Turn
Recent actions by the Trump administration point to a deepening authoritarian drift. From the intervention in Venezuela to mass deportations and troop deployments in Democratic-led cities, institutions and fundamental rights are under strain. At the same time, a fierce culture war rooted in white nationalist and religious rhetoric is gaining ground – an agenda now echoed by populist and far-right movements in Europe.
Maya Kandel
Historian, specialist in U.S. foreign policy
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Katherine Stewart
Author, analyst of the anti-democratic movement in the U.S
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Faisal Al-Juburi
Co-Chief Executive Officer at RAICES
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Gaspard Kühn
Reporter, Former foreign Correspondent in Washington for RTS
Discussions are interpreted in English and French
The Librarians
In the United States, thousands of books are being removed from schools and public libraries. Driven by conservative groups, this offensive targets LGBTQIA+ narratives and works addressing racial issues. By following librarians targeted by threats, lawsuits and the criminalisation of their profession, the film exposes a nationwide strategy to control ideas and pays tribute to those fighting to defend what remains of democracy in their country.
Amy Bench
Derek Wiesehahn
María Gabriela Torres
Leah Boatright
Austin Reedy