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Freedom Archives Productions

These materials were used in various Freedom Archives productions released between 2000 and 2013.

Subcollections

Documents

Tom Manning: US Political Prisoner Tom Manning: US Political Prisoner
Call Number: CD 011Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
This CD is visual, NO SOUND, of paintings, poetry, essays of Tom Manning, political prisoner held at the making in Springfield, MO medical detention center (a federal prison) in 2002. Note that this can only be viewed on a PC, P II or better with W95,98 or XP operating system. Will not open on NT or W2000.
Presente Presente
Call Number: CD 077Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
A series of statements, poems, spoken word and music about various prisoners, political prisoners and prisoners of war. Two of Marilyn Buck’s poems, “After the Wave” and “Blues for Shaka”, tracks 16 and 17, were set to music on this CD. These two cuts were also used on the Freedom Archives CD Wild Poppies.
Freedom & Security Freedom & Security
Date: 1/1/1951Call Number: CD 082Format: CDProducers: KPFACollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
On-air symposium at KPFA in 1951 about the imprisonment of two Communist Party USA officials. Participants: Lew Hill (Founder of Pacifica), Reverend Ray Cope (Unitarian minister, Berkeley), Larry Sears (Berkeley Law Professor).
Mumia Abu Jamal speaks in tribute to Safiya Bukhari Mumia Abu Jamal speaks in tribute to Safiya Bukhari
Date: 8/30/2003Call Number: CD 143Format: CDProducers: Prison Radio Project, Mumia Abu JamalCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Mumia Abu Jamal speaks about the life and passing of Safiya Bukhari, Dedicated, nationally known Black liberation fighter and leader in the Jericho Amnesty Movement, died in the early hours of August 24, 2003 from complications due to prolonged illness.
George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Parts 1 & 2) George Jackson Funeral - Field Marshall of the Black Panther Party (Parts 1 & 2)
Date: 8/28/1971Call Number: CD 159Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
As casket is being carried in, recorded Nina Simone music is played repeatedly. Sermon by F ather Earl Neil, poem by Masai Hewitt, Minister of Education, Chairman of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Bobby Seale reading messages from around the world to Georgia Jackson and family, Elaine Brown sings (off mic), Huey P. Newton, Minister of Defense & Servant of the People, statement, Elaine Brown sings (off mic). Honorary Pallbearers: Jonathan Jackson, Hugo Pinell, Ruchel Magee, Fleeta Drumgo, John Cluchette and all revolutionary brothers in the prison camps in America. From camera rolls - occasional sync tones. From PM 067 & PM 068 For visuals see www.itsabouttimebpp.com 1 of 2 (PM 068)
Anne Hansen: Direct Action - Reflections on Armed Resistance and the Squamish Five Anne Hansen: Direct Action - Reflections on Armed Resistance and the Squamish Five
Date: 10/1/2002Call Number: CD 160Format: CDProducers: G7 Welcoming CommitteeCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Recorded in October 2002, an unrepentant and eminently articulate Anne Hansen reflects on the successes and failures of the bombings she was convicted for as part of the anarchist armed struggle groups Direct Action, and the Wimmin's Fire Brigade; and dispels some f the common myths surrounding not only her actions, but armed struggle in general. She explores the differences between direct action and terrorism as means of affecting social change, laying the groundwork for defining what direct actions means, what its guiding principles are, and how it can be applied successfully and meaningfully in today's political climate.
David Gilbert & Marilyn Buck read for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender” David Gilbert & Marilyn Buck read for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender”
Date: 7/15/2004Call Number: CD 187Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Statements by David Gilbert for “No Surrender” his book release events. (Re-mastered) MCI call 0:33 Welcoming remarks 4:02 Haikus for Mumia 0:47 It’s This Way - Nazim Hikmet 0:54 Marilyn Buck’s statement to the gathering 2:23
David Gilbert reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender” David Gilbert reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender”
Date: 7/15/2004Call Number: CD 188Format: CDProducers: Resistance in BrooklynCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Statements by David Gilbert for “No Surrender” his book release events. MCI call 0:33 First Court Statement 2:25 Haikus for Mumia 0:50 Welcoming remarks 4:05 Bust a Grape 3:31 Coming of Age Politically 3:07 Global Lords of Poverty 2:18 It’s This Way - Nazim Hikmet 0:54 SDS 2:27 Thinking About Women 2:53 Gilbert News 3:16 Silly Outtake 0:21 Test 4:21
Marilyn Buck reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender” Marilyn Buck reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender”
Date: 7/15/2004Call Number: CD 189Format: CDProducers: National Radio ProjectCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Statement by Marilyn Buck for “No Surrender” David Gilbert’s book release events. (raw)
David Gilbert reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender” David Gilbert reads for the book release events of David Gilbert’s “No Surrender”
Date: 7/15/2004Call Number: CD 190Format: CDProducers: Resistance in BrooklynCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Statements by David Gilbert for “No Surrender” his book release events. MCI call 0:33 It’s This Way - Nazim Hikmet 0:54 Coming of Age Politically 3:07 SDS 2:27 Global Lords of Poverty 2:18 Bust a Grape 3:31 Thinking About Women 2:5 Haikus for Mumia 0:50