The Encampments

The Encampments is a documentary about students at Columbia University who established a solidarity camp on the campus lawn. The film focuses on the organizers attempting to pressure the institution to end its financial ties with American and Israeli weapons firms. As the protest gains visibility, those leading the movement face academic suspension, intense media scrutiny, pressure from Congress, and violent confrontations with police while pursuing their goals.

Directed by Michael T Workman and Kei Pritsker, the film was produced by Watermelon Pictures and Breakthrough Pictures. The cast features individuals appearing as themselves, including Mahmoud Khalil, Sueda Polat, Jamal Joseph, Grant Miner, Maya Abdallah, and Bisan Owda.

The United States production has a runtime of 80 minutes. Since its release on March 28, 2025, the film has received a positive response on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 7.8/10 based on 10 votes.