Amy Goodman to Appear at Ambulante Documentary Film Festival During Heightened U.S.-Israeli-Iran Conflict

Amidst ongoing conflict, journalist Amy Goodman is scheduled to participate in the Ambulante Documentary Film Festival in Mexico City on March 14, 2026. Her appearance includes a Q&A session following a screening of the documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” and a panel discussion with Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui.

Context of Rising Tensions

Goodman’s trip to Mexico City coincides with a period of escalating tensions stemming from the U.S.-Israeli dynamic with Iran. Recent events, including a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Iran for attacks on Gulf neighbors, have underscored the precariousness of the situation. The resolution, adopted with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from China and Russia, cited attacks on residential areas and threats to global energy supplies.

International Response and Criticism

Even as Bahrain’s U.N. Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei hailed the resolution as a reflection of global concern, Russia’s representative criticized it as biased for not acknowledging the roles of the United States and Israel. Russia proposed a separate resolution calling for a halt to all hostilities in the Middle East, but it failed to pass. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, rejected Russia’s attempt to equate U.S. Actions with Iran’s alleged aggression.

Economist Jeffrey Sachs’s Critique

Economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, has been a vocal critic of U.S. Policy toward Iran. Sachs argues that the U.S. And Israel are engaged in a “war of blatant aggression” that violates the U.N. Charter. He contends that the U.S. Has repeatedly undermined negotiations with Iran and that the current escalation risks a wider conflict and global economic crisis. Sachs further criticized President Trump’s statements regarding oil prices, suggesting they prioritize profits for oil companies over the well-being of Americans and the stability of the global economy.

Ambulante Documentary Film Festival

The Ambulante Documentary Film Festival, established in 2005 by Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Elena Fortes, is a significant event in Mexico’s documentary film landscape. The festival aims to promote documentary film as a tool for social and cultural transformation, reaching communities with limited access to such screenings. Since its inception, Ambulante has hosted over 1,154 events in 38 municipalities, attracting more than 84,000 attendees. ambulante.org

Event Details

• Event: Screening of “Steal This Story, Please!” followed by a Q&A with Amy Goodman and a conversation with Carmen Aristegui.
• Date: March 14, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM
• Location: Sala Julio Bracho, Centro Cultural Universitario (CCU) UNAM, Mexico City
• Admission: Free, with limited capacity

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