Freedom Archives Productions
These materials were used in various Freedom Archives productions released between 2000 and 2013.
Subcollections
- Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
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Freedom is a Constant Struggle
The Freedom Is A Constant Struggle collection extends from February 1976 to August 1995. It continues the weekly summary of international, national, and local struggles on many fronts, interspersed with poetry and music. - General materials
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La Lucha Continua: a talking mural in San Francisco
"La Lucha Continua/The Struggle Continues" is the result of a 3 year collaboration between Susan Greene and Freedom Archives. -
Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Poetry and spoken word by activists, poets, and political prisoners. - Materials shot and gathered for the making of “Charisse Shumate: Fighting for our Lives”
- Materials shot and gathered for the making of “Legacy of Torture”
- Paul Robeson recordings
- Video materials shot and collected in the making of Cointelpro 101
- COINTELPRO 101 Raw Materials
Documents
Margie Adam Music, 11/75.
Music performed by Margie Adam
I don't sing for adulation : the music of Victor Jara - Part 1
Date: 9/11/1975Call Number: CD 144Format: CDProducers: Frances EmleyCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Music of Victor Jara, Chilean folk musician who was murdered in the aftermath of the 1973 coup in Chile. Program Includes English translation by Joan Jara of his last song lyrics.
I don't sing for adulation : the music of Victor Jara - Part 2
Date: 9/11/1975Call Number: CD 145Format: CDProducers: Frances EmleyCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Music of Victor Jara, Chilean folk musician who was murdered in the aftermath of the 1973 coup in Chile. Program Includes English translation by Joan Jara of his last song lyrics.
We will go together united by blood : on the death of Victor Jara
Date: 9/15/1975Call Number: CD 146Format: CDProducers: Frances EmleyCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Program on the life and murder of Victor Jara in the aftermath of the Coup in Chile in 1973.
The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro - read by Ossie Davis
Date: 1/1/1975Call Number: CD 202Format: CDProducers: Folkways FH 5527Collection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Ossie Davis does a wonderful job of capturing the feel of escaped slave and master orator, Frederick Douglass' legendary speech. Originally delivered in Rochester NY July 5th 1852, Frederick leads the audience with an emotional narrative beginning with his admiration for the brave American patriots of 1776 and ends up in a righteous fury condemning America, its politicians, and the hypocritical and insane institution of slavery. Fantastic.
Festival del Sexto Sol
Date: 1/1/1975Call Number: CD 313Format: CDProducers: Comunicacion AtzlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Festival del Sexto Sol - Poetry read by Raul Salinas, Miguel Algarin, Miguel Pinero, and Roberto Vargas. Also included are raw materials from the first day of the Festival with Andres Alegria interviewing Nina Serrano about her pesonal preparation for the Festival.
Fernando Alegria reads letters from Pancho Aguilar and Nina Serrano. Nina Serrano reads a poem from the Free Limo Movement in Africa.
COPY of:
CAA 033 & CAA 034
CAA 034 is also duplicated on CD 602
Interview with Anna Mae Aquash
Date: 12/1/1975Call Number: CD 332Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Last known interview with Ann Mae Aquash before her murder. She speaks extensively about FBI harassment and threats against her and the American Indian Movement.
Vietnam Victory
Date: 5/3/1975Call Number: CD 396Format: CDProducers: Nancy Barrett, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
This is a Vietnam victory program.
Same as NI 005
NOTE: an excerpt from this tape is on Roots of Resistance, Volume 1, highlights CD.
Political Prisoner Report
Date: 11/8/1975Call Number: CD 438Format: CDProducers: Mark SchwartzProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Angela Davis on Ruchell Magee case, reasons for lack of coverage of Magee case, movement to free political prisoners, divisive ideas perpetrated by press, several questioners, rather hostile back & forth--”I didn’t think I would be cross-examined.”
Q: … the significance of the Ruchell Magee case?
AD: …"highlights the use of prisons as an oppressive tool./ Ruchell must be set free.
Q: …little media coverage of Magee case versus your trial?
AD: "collusion of the press with the government/ not in the interest of the government/ lack of organized movement/ it was a victory in my case there will be victories in many others to come.
Q; … difference in class between you and Ruchell? "People seem to feel that Ruchell's spent his life in prison and Angela has spent her life in schools."
Q:… why no active role in Ruchell's case?
AD; "I have continued to work for the freedom of Ruchell." / "I have spoken…"
"the only reason I am on the streets today… that same kind of movement can help free Ruchell."
21:57
Manong Velasco: food, monongs farming, islands, Chilli Peppers, Silverwing Cafe, life, sex, women, and white women.
Date: 6/3/1975Call Number: CD 484Format: CDProducers: Al RoblesCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Velasco talks of his health, diet, food, love life, and his past jobs. Velasco's favorite Filipino restaurants are now closed. Since these closings, Velasco eats mostly at Chinese and Italian restaurants. Velasco thinks Italian food is too expensive and Chinese restaurants don't give him what he wants. He also says if you don't know the right restaurant you could get food poisoning like other manongs. Although he goes through this anguish, he luckily has an Italian girlfriend that cooks for him. In the I-hotel many manongs have no refrigerators, so they leave food out to eat and get sick. Velasco is aware of this problem and prides his health first. With monthly visits to the doctor, he's told that he should not eat pork and fried foods. While others can't afford doctors and don't believe in them, Velasco luckily can see a doctor. Velasco also explains his past jobs in places such as Fresno, San Jose, and Santa Clara.
