Documentary makes the case for jailed Catalan activists

Two activists jailed for their role in the independence bid, Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sànchez, will present a documentary as evidence in Spain’s Supreme Court. The programme shown on Catalonia’s public TV on Thursday focuses on a major demonstration in the run-up to last October’s referendum.

Drawing on footage taken by members of the public, the film makes the case that the two grassroots leaders tried to mediate with Spanish police officers on September 20—during the very same protest for which they were sent to pre-trial prison more than eight months ago.