Name: Pay attention to nonviolence
Uploaded: 2011-08-31T15:10:16Z
Duration: 10 min 34 s
Description: In 2003, the Palestinian village of Budrus mounted a 10-month-long nonviolent protest to stop a barrier being built across their olive groves. Did you hear about it? Didn't think so. Brazilian filmmaker Julia Bacha asks why we only pay attention to violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict -- and not to the nonviolent leaders who may one day bring peace.

In 2003, the Palestinian village of Budrus mounted a 10-month-long nonviolent protest to stop a barrier being built across their olive groves. Did you hear about it? Didn't think so. Brazilian filmmaker Julia Bacha asks why we only pay attention to violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict -- and not to the nonviolent leaders who may one day bring peace.

Pay attention to nonviolence

Peaceful Palestinian resistance, like the 10-month protest in Budrus that successfully redirected a separation barrier, often goes unreported while violence dominates headlines. This silence makes it harder for nonviolent leaders to inspire their communities and build momentum. The global focus on conflict discourages civil disobedience and overlooks the potential for peaceful change. When attention shifts toward nonviolent action, these efforts gain strength and legitimacy.