The Riots In France As Seen Through The ‘Long Take’ – OpEd
By Sam Ben-Meir*
On June 27, Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old French citizen of North African descent, was shot dead by a police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre when he attempted to drive off during a traffic check. His killing sparked protests and riots across France, especially in the impoverished suburbs (or banlieues),...
