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Bob Bloom and Tony Serra in Dennis Cunninghams's Office Bob Bloom and Tony Serra in Dennis Cunninghams's Office
Date: 4/4/2002Call Number: JB 005Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Tony Serra and Bob Bloom, co-counsels, meet for first time, debate censorship, and using 'your Honor' in court. Serra meets Ben Rosenfield, Cunningham's partner.
Preparations for Trial Preparations for Trial
Date: 4/4/2002Call Number: JB 006Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Legal team meet at Cunningham's, note that some things must not be video-recorded for privilege purposes. Camera shots of Oakland office. Betty Ball, witness, and Jamie talk about rally and jury selection. Old man talks about Green Party, Dave Forman, and history of NCEF. Interview with Betty Ball.
Preparations for Trial (IV) Preparations for Trial (IV)
Date: 4/6/2002Call Number: JB 009Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham wraps up opening statement. Littletree and Rosenfeld discuss Cunningham's practice. Cunningham discusses Attica jury. Bloom gives Cunningham feedback. Littletree and Cunningham argue about phone sweep. Serra discusses the Oakland Police Department (OPD).
1st Day of Bari v. FBI (III) 1st Day of Bari v. FBI (III)
Date: 4/8/2002Call Number: JB 012Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
At rally, Karen Pickett gives contextual information about Bari and Earth First! Linda Six Feathers speaks about Earth and US/Indian relations. Naomi gives timeline of Northern California Forest Defense Movement, and tells story of Bari walking without crutches. Singer/Songwriter, Starhawk, performs song about Judi. Rosenfeld interviewed by press. Audience sings, "We'll be singing, when we're winning."
1st Day of Bari v. FBI (IV) 1st Day of Bari v. FBI (IV)
Date: 4/8/2002Call Number: JB 013Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Wrap-up of rally. Bari counsel, predominantly Serra, interviewed by press - speaks about 9/11 and effect its had on case and movement as a whole. Rosenfeld and Ball interviewed by Jino. Legal team congregating at office - discusses jury selection, COINTELPRO, how to deal with press, and Cherney instructs Cunningham on acoustics.
1st Day of Bari v. FBI (V) / 2nd Day - Opening Argument 1st Day of Bari v. FBI (V) / 2nd Day - Opening Argument
Date: 4/8/2002Call Number: JB 014Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham and Cherney share lunch. Lisa Bari and Littletree speak to each other. Camera shot of Littletree's Earth First! button. Lisa Bari tells Cunningham to speak loudly in court. Day of opening arguments, Cunningham is nervous. Lisa Bari discusses press and the opening. Cunningham, Bloom, and Rosenfeld enter office and discuss press release and jury. Cunningham makes statement for press.
Opening Argument Bari v. FBI Opening Argument Bari v. FBI
Date: 4/9/2002Call Number: JB 015Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Karen Pickett visits office. Serra discusses witnesses, defendants, and opening. Serra preps Pickett for witness stand. Littletree gives radio interview about seating jury and Cunningham's opening. Car ride with Cunningham and Rosenfeld, discuss case.
Defendant's Opening Argument Bari v. FBI Defendant's Opening Argument Bari v. FBI
Date: 4/10/2002Call Number: JB 016Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Serra interviewed by KPFA and Free Speech about defense's argument. Cunningham talks about Shannon's testimony and Attica. Cunningham and Rosenfeld argue about fiddling. General office discourse.
Discourse on Bari v. FBI Discourse on Bari v. FBI
Date: 4/10/2002Call Number: JB 017Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Discuss Tom Viers, fireman who pulled Judi from car, and how he's OPD's side. Littletree gives Bill Simpich, co-counsel, witness prep. Susan and Rosenfeld discuss witnesses. Cunningham and Susan discuss Bloom's health. Littletree gives radio interview about defendant's opening arguments, Tom Viers, and T.J. Roumph. Susan interviews Cunningham. Cunningham frustrated that COINTELPRO was not approved as evidence in court.
Last Day of Week 1 of Bari v. FBI Last Day of Week 1 of Bari v. FBI
Date: 4/11/2002Call Number: JB 018Format: DV CamProducers: Bernandine MellisCollection: Materials shot and collected in the making of The Forest for the Trees
Cunningham discusses Bloom's health. Betty Ball discusses her experience testifying, as does Gary Ball. Gary and Betty are told they aren't allowed to discuss the testimony with anyone - causes drama. Rosenfeld feels confident about day in court. Back in office, group had big meeting, discusses Gary Ball's testimony, and how to prove FBI was investigating EF!