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99 Books: A 50 Year Anniversary Tribute to George Jackson

Audio, Curricula, Preservation, Video

George Jackson was assassinated in San Quentin prison on August 21, 1971. The following week, the prison released an inventory of the items in his cell – including his library of 99 books.… Details

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The 50th Anniversary of the August 7th Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

Audio, Preservation, Video

On August 7, 1970 – 50 years ago – Jonathan Peter Jackson the 17-year old brother of George Jackson, brought 3 guns into the Marin County Hall of Justice, where Judge Haley was presiding… Details

George Jackson Work Print

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This extraordinary video is from a 16mm film “work print” made in 1971–1972, and includes interviews with George Jackson, Georgia Jackson (George and Jonathan Jackson’s mother) and… Details

Out of Control: A Fifteen Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons Cover

Out of Control: A Fifteen Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons (Online Version)

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In Out of Control: A 15-Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons, Nancy Kurshan tells the inspiring story of the Committee to End the Marion Lockdown (CEML). Founded in 1985 to organize… Details

Symbols of Resistance – General Info

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Symbols of Resistance looks at the history of the Chican@ Movement as it emerges in the 1970s, with a focus on events in Colorado and Northern New Mexico. The documentary explores the… Details

Video Tributes

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The Freedom Archives produces video tributes including: an interview with Isabel Allende focusing on the 1973 coup in Chile; the Attica Prison Rebellion; the 45th anniversary of George… Details