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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 12d

"Far from Home" is now an Oscar-qualified short #documentary!
Please join me in supporting this beautiful and moving award-winning film chronicling the situation for #Afghan refugees in #India!

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 11h

So very proud of my students! Award-winning
@medillschool.bsky.social
#documentary "Hey Hugo," created in my Documenting #Carceral Injustice program at Sheridan #Prison, plays
the prestigious #Chicago Film Festival
October 25th:
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/07/c...

Medill students, incarcerated classmates collaborate on award-winning ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary Medill students, incarcerated peers work on ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary

In a Medill School of Journalism course that pairs journalism students with incarcerated peers, two seniors produced an award-winning documentary entitled “Hey Hugo.” The documentary was created in “D...

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 13h

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 9h

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 8h

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 9h

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 9h

📢 Breaking: The Foreign Press Association has renewed its call for immediate press access to Gaza. In a statement issued October 10, the FPA urged Israel to open the borders without delay. It reads in full:

“The FPA welcomes the agreement between the warring parties on a ceasefire in Gaza...

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 11h

So very proud of my students! Award-winning
@medillschool.bsky.social
#documentary "Hey Hugo," created in my Documenting #Carceral Injustice program at Sheridan #Prison, plays
the prestigious #Chicago Film Festival
October 25th:
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/07/c...

Medill students, incarcerated classmates collaborate on award-winning ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary Medill students, incarcerated peers work on ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary

In a Medill School of Journalism course that pairs journalism students with incarcerated peers, two seniors produced an award-winning documentary entitled “Hey Hugo.” The documentary was created in “D...

dailynorthwestern.com

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Northwestern Medill School @medillschool.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to @brenthuffman.bsky.social who was awarded with a @buffett.northwestern.edu Faculty Fellowship to pursue his research. His documentary, “Yemen Mosaic,” is about Yemeni women working to save the cultural heritage of Yemen as they face threats including war and climate change.

Brent Huffman standing with people in Yemen.

Brent Huffman holding video camera in front of a man in Yemen.

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for this support!
#Yemen #culturalheritage
#archaeology

Northwestern Medill School @medillschool.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to @brenthuffman.bsky.social who was awarded with a @buffett.northwestern.edu Faculty Fellowship to pursue his research. His documentary, “Yemen Mosaic,” is about Yemeni women working to save the cultural heritage of Yemen as they face threats including war and climate change.

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The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu.bsky.social · 3d

Award-winning student-produced documentary “Hey Hugo” follows the story of an incarcerated man who wants to go home to his family. It will be shown at the Chicago International Film Festival on Oct. 25.
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Reported by Cayla Labgold-Carroll

Medill students, incarcerated classmates collaborate on award-winning ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary Medill students, incarcerated peers work on ‘Hey Hugo’ documentary

In a Medill School of Journalism course that pairs journalism students with incarcerated peers, two seniors produced an award-winning documentary entitled “Hey Hugo.” The documentary was created in “D...

dailynorthwestern.com

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Ankita M. Kumar @ankitakumar.bsky.social · 13d

Our beautiful short doc, Far from Home, is now Oscar® qualified! We started this film 3 years ago with a vision to tell the world the untold story of Afghan refugees in India. There is more exciting news coming your way and we can't wait to share it! @brenthuffman.bsky.social @pulitzercenter.org

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Reuters @reuters.com · 18h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 1d

Today! Please join us!

Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 5d

THIS Thursday - #Iranian author of FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS newly long-listed for the National Book Award
@medillschool.bsky.social @fatemehjamalpour.bsky.social

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 1d

Today! Please join us!

Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 5d

THIS Thursday - #Iranian author of FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS newly long-listed for the National Book Award
@medillschool.bsky.social @fatemehjamalpour.bsky.social

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 5d

THIS Thursday - #Iranian author of FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS newly long-listed for the National Book Award
@medillschool.bsky.social @fatemehjamalpour.bsky.social

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 3d

TODAY in #SanFrancisco! Don't miss this very special event.

Ankita M. Kumar @ankitakumar.bsky.social · 10d

I’m excited to announce that @kalwradio.bsky.social is hosting a special screening of Far from Home! Meet me at the KALW space in SF on October 7 for the screening and a discussion on refugee rights.

www.eventbrite.com/e/far-from-h...

Far From Home: An Afghan Refugee Story with filmmaker Ankita M. Kumar

KALW presents a screening of Far From Home and a discussion on refugee rights with filmmaker Ankita M. Kumar & Dr. Sedique Popal.

www.eventbrite.com

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 3d

@medillschool.bsky.social @buffett.northwestern.edu

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 3d

"The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo."

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 3d

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The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 3d

TODAY in #SanFrancisco! Don't miss this very special event.

Ankita M. Kumar @ankitakumar.bsky.social · 10d

I’m excited to announce that @kalwradio.bsky.social is hosting a special screening of Far from Home! Meet me at the KALW space in SF on October 7 for the screening and a discussion on refugee rights.

www.eventbrite.com/e/far-from-h...

Far From Home: An Afghan Refugee Story with filmmaker Ankita M. Kumar

KALW presents a screening of Far From Home and a discussion on refugee rights with filmmaker Ankita M. Kumar & Dr. Sedique Popal.

www.eventbrite.com

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Ankita M. Kumar @ankitakumar.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to the Burqas and Beer podcast for featuring me and my film, Far from Home! Check out the episode on Spotify. We are currently on an Oscar campaign and your support will help bring this film to more people across the world! @brenthuffman.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/13lR...

Spotify – Web Player

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Northwestern Medill School @medillschool.bsky.social · 7d

Join Medill on October 9 for an event with author and Medill alumna @fatemehjamalpour.bsky.social (MSJ16), who will be discussing her book, "For the Sun After Long Nights." Longlisted for a National Book Award, her book is a moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran.

Graphic of Fatemah Jamapour's book touring schedule. Medill's event is on Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 PM in Fisk Hall room 311.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 4d

3 MAGA extremists have re-intro'd a bill that allows South Carolina to execute women who receive an abortion. If you haven't heard about S 323, it's because corporate media has completely ignored it.

Here's the overview, the sponsors, & how to fight back:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/s-carolina...

S. Carolina RE-Intros Bill To Kill Women For Getting An Abortion

Here's what's in the bill, why it is so dangerous, and the meaningful steps you can take to fight back, support women's health, and help block this bill from becoming law

www.qasimrashid.com

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Brent E. Huffman @brenthuffman.bsky.social · 5d

THIS Thursday - #Iranian author of FOR THE SUN AFTER LONG NIGHTS newly long-listed for the National Book Award
@medillschool.bsky.social @fatemehjamalpour.bsky.social

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 6d

Every day I log on and just see endless videos of ICE agents breaking state, federal, and international laws.

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