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The 50th Anniversary of the August 7th Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

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On August 7, 1970 – 50 years ago – Jonathan Peter Jackson the 17-year old brother of George Jackson, brought 3 guns into the Marin County Hall of Justice, where Judge Haley was presiding… Details

George Jackson Work Print

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This extraordinary video is from a 16mm film “work print” made in 1971–1972, and includes interviews with George Jackson, Georgia Jackson (George and Jonathan Jackson’s mother) and… Details

Out of Control: A Fifteen Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons (Online Version)

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In Out of Control: A 15-Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons, Nancy Kurshan tells the inspiring story of the Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML). Founded in 1985 to organize… Details

Symbols of Resistance – General Info

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Symbols of Resistance looks at the history of the Chican@ Movement as it emerges in the 1970s, with a focus on events in Colorado and Northern New Mexico. The documentary explores the… Details

Video Tributes

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The Freedom Archives produces video tributes including: an interview with Isabel Allende focusing on the 1973 coup in Chile; the Attica Prison Rebellion; the 45th anniversary of George… Details