In this episode of Social Primate, Eddie Aguirre sits down with documentary filmmaker Matthew Solomon to discuss his upcoming film, Seeds for Liberation, a documentary that centers on the Palestinian liberation movement and its connections to broader struggles against imperialism and state violence.

The conversation explores how state power, policing, surveillance, and narrative control repeat themselves across borders, linking occupation abroad to the lived realities of marginalized communities in the United States.

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01:04 Matthew Solomon's Background and Early Influences

02:49 From Music to Filmmaking and Conflict Resolution

04:15 The Impact of George Floyd and the Path to Documentary Filmmaking

07:26 Seeds for Liberation: Concept and Connections

10:24 Challenges and Pushbacks in Advocacy

14:40 Understanding Historical Context and Personal Transformation

18:58 The Global Impact of Oppression and Resistance

22:09 The Role of Cop Cities and International Training

25:47 Evolving Perspectives and Final Thoughts

28:52 Understanding Interconnected Struggles

30:01 Empathy Through Exposure

30:50 Revisiting 'American Me' and Systemic Issues

33:46 The Palestinian Genocide and Media Misrepresentation

37:03 US-Israel Relations and Historical Context

45:27 Solidarity and Community Building

48:25 The Role of White and Jewish Allies

53:34 Conclusion and Film Promotion