A Battle for the Future of Higher Education at New College of Florida

Three key voices behind the new documentary First They Came for My College join Steve to share how community, art, and activism became tools to fight back against censorship and ideological warfare at the New College of Florida.

Harry Hanbury, a seasoned filmmaker and alumnus of New College, shares behind-the-scenes insights to documenting the fight to save a campus under siege. Amy Reid, a former professor and board member, recounts the courage it took to stand up and resist the systematic erasure of LGBTQ+ and Black studies programs. And Gaby Batista, a former student journalist on campus, offers a frontline view of how students survived the fascist takeover while using arts and culture to preserve their community’s spirit.

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First They Came for My College - Website

Harry Hanbury, New College Alum, Producer, Camera Operator - /harryhanbury

Amy Reid, Program Director, Freedom to Learn at PEN America - About

Gaby Batista, Protagonist, Cameraperson - About