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(noun) the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about social, economic and/or political change in Oakland, California.

Oaktivism is a documentary about Oakland, California’s new wave activists re-strengthening the city’s cultural foundation through artistic revolution & unstoppable dedication.

Oakland, a culturally diverse city with a growing history of activism and tragedies, is rising in the new wave of artistic activism led by Oaktivists, Oakland’s natives and transplants that focus on rebuilding the city’s cultural strength through various cultural movements. Throughout Downtown Oakland, the filmmakers focus their lenses on the Oaktivists regenerating the city’s art community, educational platforms and non-profit organizations.

In the face of the attitudes that Oakland is a city beyond saving, the Oaktivists dedicate their lives to creating change in the face of gentrification, classism, racism and sexism…and still manage to have fun while doing it.