In 2015, a group of international women chose to stand in solidarity with North and South Korean women in calling for the end of the Korean War. How did they do this? They planned a peace march from North Korea across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into South Korea.
If that sounds crazy to you, you’re not alone. Many people did not understand or agree with these women. However, they were walking in solidarity with Korean women, from both North and South.
There’s a long, global history of women calling for peace. This particular delegation included multiple Nobel Peace Prize Laureates who organized women’s peace movements to end wars in Liberia and Ireland. International women documented the human cost of the Korean War and have been calling for its end since the 1950s, with South and North Korean women delegations meeting in the cause of peace whenever possible.
The political situation was not favorable to peace talks in 2015, but this group of gutsy women went ahead with their march anyway. If you’re curious about the Korean women’s movement for peace or about the planning, logistics, success or failure of the 2015 crossing, you should watch the film documenting their journey and the subsequent birth of the Korea Peace Now! movement.
Crossings (IMDB page) is available to stream on the following platforms:
If you choose to host a screening of this film, here’s a discussion guide to facilitate deeper conversations around themes in the film.
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