La Charte des Distractions
Feature Documentary
Released 2014
La Charte des Distractions is an award-winning documentary that examines the impact of Quebec’s proposed Bill 60 on freedom of belief (2014). Produced through the 99%Media Initiative, the film amplifies the voices of religious minorities affected by the bill, igniting crucial conversations about tolerance, diversity, and individual rights. This powerful collective storytelling project connects communities and advocates for the protection of fundamental freedoms in a pluralistic society.
Credits: Co-Director and Co-Editor
Media Mentions
«La LDL appuie la demande de 99%Média, Alter Citoyens et G.A.P.P.A.» – La Ligue des droits et libertés – 01-04-2014
«Entrevue avec Samer Beyhum de 99%Media» – O.D. Asselin, CKUT 90.3fm – 31-03-2014
«Pour la pleine liberté d’expression des médias indépendants en période électorale» Voir Montréal – 31-03-2014
«le DGE et la charte des elections» Michelle Moore & William Ray, CUTV – 30-03-2014
«Deux Films, Deux Mesures» Rima Elkhouri, La Presse – 27-03-2014
«Charte des élections: Le DGE contre 99%média» Simon Jodoin, Voir Montréal – 26-03-2014
«Un court-métrage victime de censure électorale?» Mélanie Loisel, Le Devoir – 26-03-2014
«Ce que l’on sème» Leonid Sirota, Double Aspect – 26-03-2014
«Documentarian, Samer Beyhum» The Barry Morgan Show, CJAD – 25-02-2014
«L’étagère et le paradoxe» Fabien Deglise, Le Devoir – 24-02-2014
«La Charte des distractions et les nouvelles révolutions colorées» Les Fils de la liberté – 22-02-2014
«La Charte des distractions» Anne-Marie Yvon, Radio-Canada International – 21-02-2014
«La charte des distractions. Première» – Magazine M Tele – 19-02-2014
«Un documentaire donne la parole à des opposants au projet de charte de la laïcité» Caroline Montpetit, Le Devoir – 19-02-2014
«Première du documentaire » La Charte des Distractions » à MTL» William Ray, 3RTV – 16-02-2014
«Au-delà De La Cassette De La Charte» – Rima Elkhouri, La Presse – 15-02-2014
«Première Du Documentaire « La Charte Des Distractions » Au Cinéma Du Parc» Presse-toi à gauche – 04-02-2014
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