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First They Came for My College

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When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stages a coup at New College, the state's beloved public honors college, students and professors confront a new reality: their campus is ground zero in an unprecedented nationwide assault on academic freedom and diversity.

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Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Mar 28
A compelling chronicle of the dispiriting conservative takeover of Florida's cherished liberal arts school the New College offers some hope. Go to Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org Mar 28
New College might try to change its curriculum and student body, but First They Came for My College demonstrates that doesn’t squash those curious and open enough to find ways to connect with each other. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail Mar 27
First they came for the college. Tomorrow they’ll come for you. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Patrick Bresnan

Director

Ivete Lucas

Writer

Leah Marino

Writer

Ivete Lucas

Screenwriter

Leah Marino

Screenwriter

Holly Herrick

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stages a coup at New College, the state's beloved public honors college, students and professors confront a new reality: their campus is ground zero in an unprecedented nationwide assault on academic freedom and diversity.
Director
Patrick Bresnan
Producer
Holly Herrick, Harry W. Hanbury, Patrick Bresnan, Zackary Drucker
Screenwriter
Ivete Lucas, Leah Marino, Ivete Lucas, Leah Marino
Production Co
Harry Hambury Productions, Otis Lucas Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m