N30 Night Actions

Things are feeling a little less safe now that thousands of protesters and all the media has gone home. But people remain.

DATE: November 30, 1999
WHERE: 4th+Union, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER CREDIT: Jen Domeier

DATE: November 30, 1999
WHERE: 7th+Pine, 9th+Pine, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER CREDIT: Jen Domeier and one other person. Ahhh!! It was unlabeled.. can't remember which of you took it. Let me know so I can give you credit!

DATE: November 30, 1999
WHERE: 5th+Union, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER CREDIT: Jen Domeier

This is later on in the night when a lot of protesters have gone home but some blockades remain. It is a great slice of life and an example of people making decisions together in a rather stressful situation. I start at 4th+Union, then move to 5th+Union.

I decided to be a legal observer on 5th + Union. Things feel less safe without the backup of the crowds. You can hear explosions in the distance, without knowing what is going on. I climbed up on a tractor for a better shot, aware that if we were rushed, I would be trapped. I was kind of nervous. Then tear gas starts pouring down Pike street.

Later you will see tear-gassing down on 3rd+Union.

In the B-Roll you will hear how people are feeling in a few street interviews, as well as some shots of the city once most people have gone.

DATE: November 30, 1999
WHERE: Downtown, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER CREDIT: Brandon DeCuir+Ricardo Hubbs, Melissa Parson, Jen Domeier

DATE: November 30, 1999
WHERE: 3rd+Union, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER CREDIT: Jen Domeier

The beginning of this footage is a bit shaky. Because I was scared and it was hard to get focuses.
The police were coming down 3rd in a line shooting loud things and there was lots of smoke and tear gas. I guess they were attempting to clear downtown. This is one of those moments where you can see the protests turn to be just rage about the behavior of the police (see the standoff tomorrow night on Capitol Hill)
The doors to Benaroya Hall had been locked so no one could seek respite there, even though there were plenty of people inside. It was a little scary when a few people pounded on the doors. At some point, the tear gas and the fear was too much for me. Good thing there was a big fountain there so we could wash our faces and eyes. I am leaving a lot of shaking footage in so that you can hear the audio. Next block down, business as usual - sort of.