Rachel Corrie: An American Conscience [2006]

This 2006 documentary, directed by Adam Shapiro and Jen Marlowe, chronicles the life and activism of Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old American student from Olympia, Washington, who joined the International Solidarity Movement in Gaza in 2003 to nonviolently protest the demolition of Palestinian homes. It details her letters, emails, and journals expressing her experiences and beliefs, the events leading to her death on March 16, 2003, when she was crushed by an Israeli military bulldozer, and the subsequent investigation and international response. Featuring interviews with family, friends, fellow activists, and experts, the film explores themes of human rights, peace activism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.