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Chicano Moratorium
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: CV 117AFormat: Cass AProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: Noticiero AhoraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Danza performance by Xitlali at the Chicano Moratorium of 1990.
Columbus Day
Date: 10/12/1990Call Number: CV 109AFormat: Cass AProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
A panel of indigenous activists and educators who discuss the implications of celebrating Columbus Day in schools. Topics include respecting indigenous people and their political voices.
Through the Wire
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: V 325Format: VHSProducers: Nina RosenblumCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
A shocking and powerful documentary by Nina Rosenblum–narrated by Susan Sarandon and shot by Haskell Wexler- about the recent “experimental” torture and attempted brainwashing of three women prisoners in a federal prison in Lexington, Kentucky.
Fidel Castro on the Embassy Scandal of 1990
Date: 7/26/1990Call Number: CV 150Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
A speech given by Fidel Castro during the Embassy Scandal of 1990 in which a total of about 50 cubans sought political asylum in foreign embassies in Havana, Cuba. By the 26 of July 1990, the date of the speech, groups of cubans had, some forcefully and others non-violently, entered the Czech, Italian, Swiss and Spanish embassies seeking for asylum. In this speech Fidel explains the crisis and denounces the actions of these foreign nations, going as far as to end political cooperation with Spain. Important themes are Human Rights, anti-imperialism and political asylum.
Justice for Janitors
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: CV 168Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: KPFACollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Four activists from the LA based Justice for Janitors campaign, including Jono Shaffer and Jesus Perez, speak about the struggle of janitors in LA and efforts to improve the conditions for these workers.
In English and Spanish
Justice for the Few- Michael Parenti
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: CV 169AFormat: Cass AProducers: Maria GilardinProgram: TUC RadioCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Michael Parenti discusses street crime and white-collar crime, arguing that rich, corporate executives are the real criminals, while masses of people are imprisoned.
Chicano Intellectuals - Taking the Campus to the Community
Date: 11/15/1990Call Number: CV 201BFormat: Cass BProducers: UC BerkeleyProgram: UC BerkeleyCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Chicano Studies program at UC Berkeley. Speakers Gloria Romero and Rodolfo Acuna talk about Chicano issues including Chicanos in the US education system, Chicano identity.
Chicano Moratorium 1990 # 1
Date: 8/21/1990Call Number: CV 203Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
An event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers include Susan Rodriquez, Jose Montoya and Gabriel Hernandez.
Chicano Moratorium 1990 # 2
Date: 8/21/1990Call Number: CV 204Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers and artists include Nilak Butler, Charley Trujillo, Carlos Muñoz, Trio Casindio
Chicano Moratorium 1990 # 3
Date: 8/26/1990Call Number: CV 205Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Artists include Brown and Proud