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Documentary Warns of Authoritarianism in Dündar's America

4/20/2026

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The documentary Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America premiered on April 14 at the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin.
Can Dündar, a Turkish journalist, warns of a spreading wave of authoritarianism, likening U.S. developments to those in Turkey.
The film highlights the plight of academics such as Mark Bray, who faced death threats from far-right groups.
It captures the atmosphere at AmericaFest 2025 where conservative speakers rallied attendees.

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The documentary Democracy Under Attack: Can Dündar and Trump's America premiered on April 14 at the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin.
Can Dündar, a Turkish journalist, warns of a spreading wave of authoritarianism, likening U.S. developments to those in Turkey.
The film highlights the plight of academics such as Mark Bray, who faced death threats from far-right groups.
It captures the atmosphere at AmericaFest 2025 where conservative speakers rallied attendees.