Political Prisoner Periodicals
The
modern movements for prison abolition and against inhumane practices
and conditions reached an initial high peak of struggle and mass
militancy during the 1970s, with rebellions and protests at many prisons
nationwide, the writings and example of George Jackson, and the
historic rebellion at Attica State Prison. This collection includes a
wide range of publications grown out of this ongoing movement, including
the Anvil, War Behind Walls, Big Mama Rag, The Outlaw, The Struggle Inside, Politics of Crime, and Arm the Spirit.
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![San Quentin guard discussing race relations and racism within prison](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Track 1: Lots of sync/wild sound. Interview with San Quentin guard. Describes Mexicans have problems in the prisons because of the language barrier. Admits his prejudice - “I don’t like rice and beans”. Guard says that inmates are not treated by race but by record. Admits that there are more people of color in adjustment center because of barriers on the outside and people who don’t have access to English language can’t compete with people who have resources. Therefore “they have to steal to get something to eat”. Track 2: Tour of prison museum and can hear descriptions of various weapons and makeshift weapons used by past inmates.
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