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Sandino and Malcolm Tribute
Date: 2/21/1981Call Number: FI 126Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Barbara Lubinski, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Tribute to Sandino and Malcolm X on anniversaries of their assassinations. Poetry, excerpts of Malcolm speeches, and current news: Miami cases with racist verdicts stemming from rebellion, Atlanta series of murders of poor Black youth.
El Salvador and Palestine
Date: 1/10/1981Call Number: FI 127Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
El Salvador events and analysis, as insurrection rises, repression intensifies. Solidarity demonstrations in US just before Reagan takes presidency. Palestinian spokesman visits US speaks about solidarity.
Anti-Semitism and racism on rise in US, many incidents. Klan-Watch weekly feature.
Zionist Attacks, Nicaraguan Revolution
Date: 7/18/1981Call Number: FI 138Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Condemnation of Israeli bombing of Beirut and Zionist actions in general. Rest of program celebrates 2nd anniversary of Nicaraguan revolution, with interview of Roberto Vargas, Consul for Labor and Cultural Affairs of Nicaragua, and with Valerie Landau introducing a song celebrating corn.
Atlanta Child Murders and El Salvador
Date: 7/11/1981Call Number: FI 139Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Heber Dreher, Barbara LubinskiProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Murders of 28 Black children in Atlanta, arrest of one Black man, later convicted of some of the killings. Many comments of people on street. Then reports on situation in El Salvador with speakers at support event in San Francisco.
Dia de los Muertos
Date: 10/31/1987Call Number: CV 232Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Jose Luis Orozco tells the story and origins of Dia de los Muertos. A special day where many Central Americans come together to mourn for their dead and honor their souls. Families come together to celebrate their dead with flowers and gifts for them to take to the next world. This day is also celebrated in Mexico where the Spaniards brought these customs including leaving food and objects at the graves of the dead for them to use in the next world, to honor their souls and so that they will not be angry.
Guatemala: Carmen Camey
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: V 383Format: VHSProducers: Trella LaughlinCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Interview with Carmen Camey of the Guatemala’s Human Rights Commission. She appeals to the world to put an end to the huge number of assassinations and disappearances which have taken place in her country since 1954. This genocide/ethnocide is part of a military strategy to remove the base of support for the popular guerilla movement. She also discusses the terrible working and living conditions of poor Guatemalans.
The Iran - Contra Affair: and when did you first know?
Date: 3/1/1992Call Number: V 384Format: VHSProducers: Trella LaughlinCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Sissy Farenthold and John C. Mattes discuss the Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal in the US which came to light in 1986. It involved President Reagan and his administration which organized and financed an armed opposition group (the Contras) who waged war against Nicaragua to overthrow their government.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Recruiters
Date: 9/25/1987Call Number: V 423Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Gay and Lesbian anti recruiters protest outside of the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in downtown SF. Carrying banners stating “No Contra Aid” and “No US Intervention in Latin America” and chanting “We’re Dykes and Fags and we’re here to say: Down with the army and CIA” The protesters smear the door and windows of the recruitment center with yellow and red paint protesting US intervention in El Salvador and Honduras. G/L anti recruiters momentarily block the recruitment centers door, but they disperse as SFPD arrive.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Recruiters - Raw Material
Date: 9/25/1987Call Number: V 425Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Gay and Lesbian anti recruiters protest outside of the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in downtown SF. Carrying banners stating “No Contra Aid” and “No US Intervention in Latin America” and chanting “We’re Dykes and Fags and we’re here to say: Down with the army and CIA” The protesters smear the door and windows of the recruitment center with yellow and red paint protesting US intervention in El Salvador and Honduras. G/L anti recruiters momentarily block the recruitment centers door, but they disperse as SFPD arrive.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Recruiters - Long Version
Date: 9/25/1987Call Number: V 426Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Gay and Lesbian anti recruiters protest outside of the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in downtown SF. Carrying banners stating “No Contra Aid” and “No US Intervention in Latin America” and chanting “We’re Dykes and Fags and we’re here to say: Down with the army and CIA” The protesters smear the door and windows of the recruitment center with yellow and red paint protesting US intervention in El Salvador and Honduras. G/L anti recruiters momentarily block the recruitment centers door, but they disperse as SFPD arrive.
