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#FreeThePeople is a 3 part docuseries detailing DC’s 2020 #blacklivesmatter movement live from the front lines

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Free The People

The definitive docutrilogy of DC’s 2020 BLM Movement. Directed by @uncleiso & @jazzyrxn11
Produced by @rxninlife

Witness the raw history of DC’s strongest fight for freedom in the modern era. Told in 3 parts, spanning from Juneteenth to Thanksgiving, this intimate account of the frontlines provides a perspective from the people, for the people.

Free The People.

Out now. For free.

Only on YouTube.

#FTP by @filmftp

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Summer is here! Show out with a pair of FTP shorts now available for pre-order.

Local shoppers can pick up their pair this Saturday at our screening @station_3510 (while supplies last).

Celebrating our official release we’re also offering 10% off all of our @filmftp merch when you use code “FTP” at checkout. Discount ends Saturday June 29 at midnight so get it while you can!

#FTP by @filmftp

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Free The People – Part III: Welcome to DC

As the election nears, people from all over the nation descend on DC. Trump supporters, DC Police, and BLM activists duke it out in the streets creating a hellish landscape leading up to the January 6th Insurrection. But before the votes were counted, 20 year old Karon Hylton was killed by MPD in Northwest DC after an illegal auto chase. Fire rains and tears fall, while activists try to pick up the pieces and prepare for Thanksgiving.

Discover the real frontline history of the 2020 BLM movement in @rxninlife debut docutrilogy “Free The People” releasing online for free Sunday, June 23rd only on @youtube

#FTP by @filmftp

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Free The People – Part II: Pot, Kettle? Still Black.

As the summer of 2020 heats up, so do the streets especially after an illegal kettling and arrest of 41 BLM protestors on August 13, 2020. Violent clashes breakout during the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington mixing with Former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for a 2nd Term. Before the city can catch its breath though, MPD shoots and kills 18 year old Deon Kay in Southeast DC.

Discover the real frontline history this Sunday, June 23rd with the official online release of the @rxninlife docutrilogy “Free The People” for free on @youtube

#FTP by @filmftp

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Free The People – Part I: Free Food For Freedom Fighters

On the steps of St. John’s Church at the corner of 16th and H St. NW, DC, across from The White House, a young group of Black Washingtonians with the help of a few neighbors from the city started a grassroots org called “Earl’s First Amendment Grill (@earls1st / @the_purposeparty) to fuel the BLM protests 24/7. But after weeks of camping in the streets and taking over Black Lives Matter Plaza, they became the scapegoats for police violence with several of their members getting arrested and serving time. All they wanted to do though, was serve free food.

Discover their story and the true frontline history of the 2020 BLM movement in the @rxninlife docutrilogy “Free The People” releasing for free on @youtube, Sunday June 23rd.

#FTP by @filmftp

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Happy Juneteenth!

4 years ago, back when BLM Plaza was still a plaza for the people, the city celebrated Freedom Day like we’ve never seen before.

In the @rxninlife debut docuseries “Free The People” releasing this Sunday, June 23rd, for free on @youtube you can see how the people got down during the Summer 2020 BLM Movement.

Shoutout @longlivegogodmv & @the_purposeparty (@earls1st) and all the folk who celebrated.

We’ve got more on the way so stay tuned! taken in Black Lives Matter Plaza by @filmftp

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A word on peaceful protest vs revolutionary action as brought to you by @hecticheem from Part II of #FreeThePeople following a weekend of violent clashes during the anniversary of the March on Washington in 2020.

“I’m not really for the theatrics and the history books, I want change right here today.” by @filmftp

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We know you said FTP, but did you say it with your chest tho?

Buying merch is a great way you can support us as independent filmmakers as we continue to explore ways of creating and maintaining free screenings for the community.

So for those asking “how can I help?” Please buy some merch!

We’ve got T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies and sweats!

Plus if you enter “ACAB” at checkout, you can get 12% off any order $60 or more.

Hoodies are almost gone!

Stay tuned for re-ups and new drops.

Link in bio

#FreeThePeople
#FTP by @filmftp

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HUGE THANK YOU to all of the 2020 activists who came out to the premiere to show love and support.

Hearing from you all how much you loved the film and felt that it truly represented and reflected your experiences was our main mission when putting this film together. That is the only validation that matters.

We’re spreading love to all those who served in 2020 and those who attended our premiere either in person or in spirit 🙏🏽

Swipe to see us in our natural element 🥷🏽🖕🏽

It’s too many people to tag so @ yourself or the homie if you spot them!

#FreeThePeople
#FightThePower
#FuckThePolice

📸 @raba.jpg taken in Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library by @filmftp

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Thank you to everyone who came out to the premiere of “Free The People” on Sunday at the MLK Library!

We’re overjoyed by the responses we’ve received from the people about the film and the vision to use this film to help charge and inspire action.

We’re looking forward to more community screenings and continuing to connect with the people! Please reach out if you’re interested in bringing the film to your neighborhood, school, organization, etc.

Stay tuned for when we announce our official release date for FREE ONLINE ACCESS.

Let’s spark conversation! Let’s learn our history! Let’s build the future. Let’s #FreeThePeople

📸 @raba.jpg by @filmftp

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We’re proud to introduce our panelists Skye Webster (@kelaiepi) of @concernedcitizensdc & Sabra Paz Cacho (@absurdlypaz) of @libereaders, two prominent activists from the 2020 movement continuing their work today.

Stick after the screening for a panel discussion moderated by @kevincramer_thebrand from @thepalmcollectivedc and be sure to add questions to our story the day of as your watching the film to participate in our audience Q+A.

Drop a ✊🏽 in the comments if you’re ready for tomorrow by @filmftp

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We are saddened to hear that the amazing local news network @dcist a subsidiary of @wamu885 has been cut today, especially right before our interview promoting Free The People was going to air.

We apologize to those who may have been looking forward to it. DCist was one of the few local news organizations to cover the protest in depth and platform FTP.

But beyond our interview, this is a major blow to the people of DC, and the future of journalism.

Independent news outlets like DCist, are the army of accountability when the government is out of line.

This is especially worrisome as @councilofdc pushes a massive crime bill that will largely affect Black and Brown Washingtonians, by reducing police restrictions, and increasing restrictions on civilians.

Cutting local journalism simultaneously will drastically reduce the amount of coverage on local policing and misconduct.

Email the station director Erika Pulley-Hayes and let them know that they MUST bring back DCist and all local news. It is for the safety of Washington.

#dcist by @filmftp

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