Hold the Line

A film about human rights defenders, polluters, and the climate crisis

On which side of history will you stand?

As industries rake in record profits, the world we share is being destroyed. Human rights defenders are pushing back on polluters, but their struggle comes at a great price. Filmed across three countries, Hold the Line brings their common story to life on screen.

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About Hold the Line

Hold the Line was produced by Oxfam in association with the Ford Foundation, Earthrights International, Creatives for Climate, and the Africa Human Rights Film Festival with special thanks to Mossville: When Great Trees Fall and Mongabay. Directed by Andrew Bogrand and Andrew Moorman. © 2023 Oxfam America Inc. All rights reserved.

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