Story of Tragic Turn of Events During Peaceful 'Friday of Dignity' Protest in Yemen Powerfully Recounted by Cameramen and Fathers of Victims

Another wonderful film nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category was Karama Has No Walls, which was directed by Sara Ishaq.  This film runs for just 26 minutes, but powerfully recounts the horrifying turn of events that took place following a peaceful pro-democracy protest in Karama, Yemen, on Friday, March 18, 2011.

On this fateful day, which is commemorated as the Friday of Dignity, pro-government forces built a wall to block the protest and suddenly began firing on the peaceful protesters, resulting in 53 deaths and many injuries.

The attack was caught on video by cameramen who bravely sought to document the onslaught.  These cameramen tell their stories in this film, and viewers can see the sadness on their faces as they recount the events of this day.

But the most heartbreaking stories in the film are told by two fathers, one of whom lost a son, and another whose small son was seriously and permanently injured.

The attack motivated thousands more Yemenis to stand in solidarity with the protesters and victims, and those who lost their lives are honored each year by Yemenis.