Free Angela and All Political Prisoners

A sober, archival-driven chronicle that builds quiet outrage as it reconstructs a political trial and the movement around it.

Directed by

Shola Lynch

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Angela Davis, Deacon Alexander, Bettina Aptheker

Tagline

You know her name. Know her story.

Overview

The story of how, in 1970, the social activism of young UCLA philosophy professor Angela Davis led her to become involved in a failed kidnapping attempt that ended in a shootout, four deaths, and her name on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, race, politics, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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