Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
You know her name. Know her story.
7.1
28 votes
2012
1h 42m
Documentary
History
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.
Directed by Shola Lynch
Top cast
Angela Davis
SelfD
Deacon Alexander
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Bettina Aptheker
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Richard Arnason
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Lowell Bergman
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Stephen Bingham
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Leo Branton
SelfM
Margaret Burnham
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Earl Caldwell
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Elisabeth Coleman
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Fania E. Davis
SelfW
William Divale
SelfH
Howard Moore Jr.
SelfS
Stephen Shames
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Doris Brin Walker
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David Weir
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Charles E. Young
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Eisa Davis
Angela Davis
Brandon J. Dirden
George Jackson
Huey P. Newton
Self (archive footage)Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 9, 2012
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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