Singapore Authorities Ban Documentary on Palestinian Teen Activists for ‘Skewed Narrative’ · Global Voices
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A documentary focusing on the life of two teenager activists from Palestine was banned by the Singapore government for exploring the Palestinian-Israeli conflict “without a counterbalance.”
Released in 2016, “Radiance of Resistance” was directed by American filmmaker Jesse Roberts. It was supposed to be screened at the Singapore Palestinian Film Festival during the first week of January 2018, but was removed after the Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) classified it as “not allowed for all ratings”.
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According to the synopsis of the documentary, it tells the story of Ahed al-Tamimi, then 14, and her 9-year-old friend Janna Ayyad:
This film will take an intimate look at their everyday lives and their importance as the new generation of Palestinian non-violent resistance.
Tamimi was featured in the news in December 2017 after she was charged for slapping an Israeli soldier. This act was caught on video and quickly went viral. Her case is still pending.