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In a cell with your neighbors: The resistance of Rapenburg

In a cell with your neighbors: The resistance of Rapenburg

The Amsterdam-based television program 'De Straten van Amsterdam' features personal stories from residents of the Rapenburg neighborhood. Highlights include memories of a 2001 protest against local construction, a visit to a unique home with an open garden, and a self-defense lesson from a local resident.

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Watch the 40th edition of the Dam tot Damloop back here

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