Fake Protesters are Spurring Actual Protesters to Show Up

A film set created to look like a protester encampment at New York’s Queens College prompted actual protesters to show up on Tuesday, July 23. The mock encampment had been set up by CBS’ “FBI: Most Wanted” and was being filmed as part of an episode for the show’s sixth season, which featured a climate protest.

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The scene reportedly resembled a pro-Palestinian protest scene found on college campuses across the United State this spring. The display angered a group of 15 protesters who said that it trivialized the pro-Palestinian movement. The activists stood feet away from the set and accused actors and producers of filming propaganda.

Meanwhile, a representative for the college defended the filming of the episode at Queens College, pointing out that the campus is often a place where film shoots are held by “reputable” production companies and media outlets. The college also said that it was advised the focus would be on climate change protests at a fictitious college.

However, protesters did not agree with the school’s assessment. The group of activists accused the production team of misrepresenting the pro-Palestinian protests.

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