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French filmmaker Francois Bringer reports on a story of successful integration in Marseilles, which is rapidly becoming France's first majority-Muslim city. While there have been minor clashes in the past, Marseille has largely seen comfortable collaboration between its faiths and cultures. Whether you are black, white, or red – Marseille is Marseille, one resident declares.
Residents account for their tolerance through their shared history, the large number of locals who originate from different countries, and the absence of the word "community" in the official language of the French republic – because of the French desire to make their citizens pledge allegiance first to the republic and not to their religious or ethnic community.
A remarkable story of the conflict that could have been.
You can watch the second part here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfIZOqXDugM
Residents account for their tolerance through their shared history, the large number of locals who originate from different countries, and the absence of the word "community" in the official language of the French republic – because of the French desire to make their citizens pledge allegiance first to the republic and not to their religious or ethnic community.
A remarkable story of the conflict that could have been.
You can watch the second part here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfIZOqXDugM
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