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Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials

Documents

Demos Against US Troops to Honduras - ACT UP/SF Demos Against US Troops to Honduras - ACT UP/SF
Date: 3/16/1988Call Number: V 430Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
News coverage of speak out in Union Square opposing US military intervention in Central America. Features interviews with members of the Nicarauga Information Center and speech by Catherine Cusick of NIC. Members of Pledge of Action occupy Coit Tower attempting to hang a banner. Due to Wind they are not able to finish the action. Protests in 1988 are documented, ranging from speak outs in Union Square, protests outside of the Armed Forces Recruitment Office, marches and police violence in downtown SF. CISPES, Pledge of Resistance, Nicarauga Information Center, and supporters of FSLN protest US troops in the Honduras. Footage of Anti-Contra Aid protestors blocking the federal building met with police violence. Pledge of Action’s peaceful march from the Castro to the Mission District in SF. Calls for an end to US intervention in Central America and funding for AIDS research. Coverage of ACT UP/SF’s direct action protest at St. Mary’s Cathedral in SF. Part of ACT UP’s “Stop the Church” campaign. Stickers stating “No More War on Women” are visible as are “bloody” hand prints on the wall.
Flashpoint Flashpoint
Date: 6/18/1988Call Number: V 440Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua.
Flashpoint - Copy Flashpoint - Copy
Date: 6/18/1988Call Number: V 441Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 36 Flashpoint - Camera roll 36
Date: 6/18/1988Call Number: V 442Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. 2nd set - Baby Boom.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 33 Flashpoint - Camera roll 33
Date: 5/25/1988Call Number: V 443Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. 1st set - Kennel Club.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 22 Flashpoint - Camera roll 22
Date: 5/25/1988Call Number: V 444Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. Kennel Club/Boom.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 20A Flashpoint - Camera roll 20A
Date: 5/25/1988Call Number: V 445Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. Kennel Club - Tripod Camera.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 29 Flashpoint - Camera roll 29
Date: 5/25/1988Call Number: V 446Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. Kennel Club - Tripod - Last Set.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 26 Flashpoint - Camera roll 26
Date: 5/25/1988Call Number: V 447Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. Kennel Club - beginning - 2nd Set.
Flashpoint - Camera roll 201 Flashpoint - Camera roll 201
Date: 6/18/1988Call Number: V 448Format: UmaticProducers: LootersCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Looters, a Bay-area music group, tour Nicaragua. Interviews - Jimmy, Ahaguna, beginning of Mat.