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Analysis of Chile Election Analysis of Chile Election
Andres Alegria reports on the results of the Chilean Congressional election on March 4th, how the election was beneficial for the development of Allende’s Socialist program in Chile. How the number of seats held by members of the Unidad Popular increased from 17 to 19 in the Senate and 56 to 63 in the House of Representatives. Comments about the San Francisco Chronicle headline, “Allende’s Foes Gain.”
Chile Chile
Excerpt from one of Neruda’s last speeches and comments on his death on the 23rd of Sept. 1973. Reports of abuse and deaths of people in Chile during and following the coup including an account from a French priest about several prisoners who were taken away by guards and then reported to have been killed while attempting to escape. Allende’s last speech.
Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende.  25 Feb. 1974 Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende. 25 Feb. 1974
“A nation suffering from a state of internal war” according to Gen. Pinochet, imposed by his own troops who obey the servants of fascism that represents foreign interests.” Mrs. Hortensia Allende speaks out at the United Nations about the condition in Chile after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973. She talks not only about the death of her husband but also about the murders of the people of Chile and the loss of their fundamental rights. She talks about the conditions on Dawson Island, the sentencing of the prisoners, the Chilean Constitution, economic policy, and the involvement of the United States. She ends with a call for international support for the Chilean people.
Chile - The Day of the Coup Chile - The Day of the Coup
Date: 9/11/1973Call Number: CAP 059 R1Format: Reel 1Collection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
The day of the coup, eye witness accounts and the death of President Salvador Allende; the conflicts and resistance inside the Chilean military by those who opposed the coup and repression against the people of Chile.
George Jackson: Interview with Huey Newton George Jackson: Interview with Huey Newton
Call Number: PM 091Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: George Jackson: Interview with HueyCollection: Huey Newton
An interview with Huey Newton on George Jackson. Newton discusses his views on socialism and aspects of socialism. Comments on George Jackson as a “Scientific Socialist”. Analysis of oppression of inmates. Psychology of the oppression of prisoners; George’s transition of that “barrier” (my quote). Jackson’s understanding of the “objective vs. subjective enemy”. Jackson’s endurance of the oppression of isolation. Newton’s isolation experience.
Joe Slovo speaking at the ‘Future of Socialism’ conference Joe Slovo speaking at the ‘Future of Socialism’ conference
Date: 10/13/1990Call Number: KP 049Format: Cass A & BCollection: African liberation movements
Joe Slovo speaking at the ‘Future of Socialism’ conference
GI March, 1969 GI March, 1969
Date: 6/4/1969Call Number: KP 055Format: 1/4 15 ipsProducers: Claude MarksCollection: Anti-War
An antiwar sound montage with sounds from the battlefield over Beatles music and community voices.
The Hidden radical dimensions of Dr. Martin Luther King The Hidden radical dimensions of Dr. Martin Luther King
Date: 1/15/1974Call Number: KP 087Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Earl OfariCollection: Martin Luther King Jr.
Examination of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King from the perspective of his commitment to radical social change. Through his speeches and writings, a composite picture is presented of his views on issues such as Black power, the Vietnam War, the draft, capitalism, and socialism. Includes actuality of his speeches and readings from his writings. THE HIDDEN RADICAL DIMENSIONS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING / produced by Earl Ofari
GI Peace March April 6, 1969 GI Peace March April 6, 1969
Date: 4/6/1969Call Number: KP 067Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude MarksCollection: Anti-War
Sound samples taken from different marches and protests against the Vietnam war, interviews with supporters of war, friction between police and protesters, all set to music.
GI March inserts GI March inserts
Call Number: KP 079Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude MarksCollection: Anti-War
antiwar protesters chant, “Join the march,” and “Get out of Vietnam” as students clash with pro-war bystanders. Inserts for montage KP 067 Same as CD 398