JR Interviews Producers of Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary
Mumia, the long distance revolutionary: an interview wit’ documenta...
September 28, 2012
Don’t miss the world premiere of ‘Long Distance Revolutionary’ at
the Mill Valley Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6, 12 noon, at the
Rafael Film Center in San Rafael; get your tickets before they sell out,
at www.mvff.com/buy-tickets or (877) 874-6833
by People’s Minister of Information JR
This photo was taken at the State Correctional Institution at
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in 1991 by Lou Jones. It is featured in Lou's
book, “Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row,” and in the new
documentary, “Long Distance Revolutionary.” – Photo: ©Lou Jones
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in 1991 by Lou Jones. It is featured in Lou's
book, “Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row,” and in the new
documentary, “Long Distance Revolutionary.” – Photo: ©Lou Jones
“Long Distance Revolutionary,” the new documentary about political
prisoner and prolific writer Mumia Abu Jamal, will have its
international premiere in the Bay Area on Oct. 6 and 8 at the Mill
Valley Film Festival. There have been a number of documentaries done
about the case of Mumia Abu Jamal, but this one puts his life at the
center of the discussion.
Dick Gregory, Ramona Africa, Linn Washington, Johanna Fernandez,
Angela Davis, Michelle Alexander, M1 of dead prez, KPFA’s Greg Bridges
and Michael Parenti are just a few of the many people who critique the
often controversial commentaries and writings of former Black Panther
and human rights activist Mumia Abu Jamal in this monumental cinematic
feat. This is a film that you must see if you are trying to understand
the political science that governs 21st century Amerikkka the ugly.
Check out the words of producers Stephen Vittoria and Noelle Hanrahan …
Angela Davis, Michelle Alexander, M1 of dead prez, KPFA’s Greg Bridges
and Michael Parenti are just a few of the many people who critique the
often controversial commentaries and writings of former Black Panther
and human rights activist Mumia Abu Jamal in this monumental cinematic
feat. This is a film that you must see if you are trying to understand
the political science that governs 21st century Amerikkka the ugly.
Check out the words of producers Stephen Vittoria and Noelle Hanrahan …
M.O.I. JR: Can you tell us a little bit about your
documentary on the life of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal? What is
the name of it and what makes it different from all of the other Mumia
documentaries?
documentary on the life of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal? What is
the name of it and what makes it different from all of the other Mumia
documentaries?
SV: Unlike any other film, book or article produced
about Mumia’s struggle, “Long Distance Revolutionary” focuses on his
dramatic life as a writer, journalist and, above all, as a revolutionary
from Pennsylvania’s Death Row. In the film, Rubin Hurricane Carter
states that “Mumia is one of the lost souls of the revolution” – and I
think that encapsulates Mumia best.
about Mumia’s struggle, “Long Distance Revolutionary” focuses on his
dramatic life as a writer, journalist and, above all, as a revolutionary
from Pennsylvania’s Death Row. In the film, Rubin Hurricane Carter
states that “Mumia is one of the lost souls of the revolution” – and I
think that encapsulates Mumia best.
While almost every soul of that historic revolution has sold out,
compromised, thrown in the towel or became a ratfink, Mumia – under
harsh and inhuman conditions – has continued the battle for freedom,
justice and the un-American way. In fact, there’s no doubt in our minds,
and in Mumia’s mind, that this film is the definitive look at his life.
compromised, thrown in the towel or became a ratfink, Mumia – under
harsh and inhuman conditions – has continued the battle for freedom,
justice and the un-American way. In fact, there’s no doubt in our minds,
and in Mumia’s mind, that this film is the definitive look at his life.
During the production process over the past three years, Mumia’s help
with regard to research, recording or re-recording interviews and
commentaries was invaluable. Ultimately, the film is about one man’s
courageous fight against state repression as well as overt and systemic
racism. It is a story of redemption.
with regard to research, recording or re-recording interviews and
commentaries was invaluable. Ultimately, the film is about one man’s
courageous fight against state repression as well as overt and systemic
racism. It is a story of redemption.
While
almost every soul of that historic revolution has sold out,
compromised, thrown in the towel or became a ratfink, Mumia – under
harsh and inhuman conditions – has continued the battle for freedom,
justice and the un-American way.
NH: “Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with
Mumia Abu-Jamal” tells the story behind the question: Why is Mumia
Abu-Jamal the most famous political prisoner in the world? The film
explores the genesis of his creative and legendary journalistic skills,
as well as his dynamic intellect.
Mumia Abu-Jamal” tells the story behind the question: Why is Mumia
Abu-Jamal the most famous political prisoner in the world? The film
explores the genesis of his creative and legendary journalistic skills,
as well as his dynamic intellect.
The film treats the incident at 13th and Locust in Philadelphia on
Dec. 9, 1981, and his subsequent murder conviction as a detail that
altered his life, but not as a defining moment. The film digs much
deeper. It traces his inspirations and reveals his lifelong dedication
to the practice of reporting truth to power.
Dec. 9, 1981, and his subsequent murder conviction as a detail that
altered his life, but not as a defining moment. The film digs much
deeper. It traces his inspirations and reveals his lifelong dedication
to the practice of reporting truth to power.
Ramona Africa, spokesperson for the MOVE organization, which Mumia
strongly supports, appears in the new documentary, “Long Distance
Revolutionary.”
strongly supports, appears in the new documentary, “Long Distance
Revolutionary.”
We see Mumia’s growth and evolution from reporter to
world-renowned public intellectual in the tradition of Noam Chomsky,
Howard Zinn and Arundhati Roy. As Cornel West states in the film, “Mumia
shines a penetrating light on the myths of American history.”
M.O.I. JR: Can you name some of the prominent people
in the film and state why you thought that their commentary was
relevant to the film?
in the film and state why you thought that their commentary was
relevant to the film?
SV: When I created the bible of questions for this
film, I wanted to identify folks who truly intersected with Mumia’s life
both before and after incarceration – people like Reggie Schell, who
was Mumia’s captain in the Black Panther Party and remembers Mumia as an
extraordinary mind and committed revolutionary even at the age of 15.
And then there’s Barbara Cox Easley, also a Panther with Mumia, and who
was uniquely qualified to discuss the important roles women played in
the party. Barbara offers a great first hand memory when she recalls:
“When you ask the question about Mumia talking about women, he was never
a chauvinist … From the day he entered the party he was never a
chauvinist.”
film, I wanted to identify folks who truly intersected with Mumia’s life
both before and after incarceration – people like Reggie Schell, who
was Mumia’s captain in the Black Panther Party and remembers Mumia as an
extraordinary mind and committed revolutionary even at the age of 15.
And then there’s Barbara Cox Easley, also a Panther with Mumia, and who
was uniquely qualified to discuss the important roles women played in
the party. Barbara offers a great first hand memory when she recalls:
“When you ask the question about Mumia talking about women, he was never
a chauvinist … From the day he entered the party he was never a
chauvinist.”
As Cornel West states in the film, “Mumia shines a penetrating light on the myths of American history.”
I also wanted to include folks who intersected the same history as
Mumia – the Black Liberation Movement, the antiwar movement and so on,
people like Dick Gregory, Tariq Ali, Angela Davis and Cornel West. The
arc of Mumia’s narrative is the same arc as the struggle against war,
against America’s historic and ongoing imperialism, and ultimately the
scourge of racism here and throughout the world. It was important to
have these folks and others contextualize the history and Mumia’s place
in that history.
Mumia – the Black Liberation Movement, the antiwar movement and so on,
people like Dick Gregory, Tariq Ali, Angela Davis and Cornel West. The
arc of Mumia’s narrative is the same arc as the struggle against war,
against America’s historic and ongoing imperialism, and ultimately the
scourge of racism here and throughout the world. It was important to
have these folks and others contextualize the history and Mumia’s place
in that history.
NH: Dick Gregory just nails it. He says “the
technology was there, and his voice was carried around the world…. One
day we will find out that he was the voice of America – the voice of
America is a fraud.” My goal as a radio producer has been to amplify
voices that need to be heard. Dick’s insights are remarkable and deeply
moved me.
technology was there, and his voice was carried around the world…. One
day we will find out that he was the voice of America – the voice of
America is a fraud.” My goal as a radio producer has been to amplify
voices that need to be heard. Dick’s insights are remarkable and deeply
moved me.
Michelle Alexander’s historical accuracy also hit the mark. She cites
without apology the origins and political motivations of mass
incarceration. She exposes Richard Nixon’s naked and stated goal to
incarcerate and disenfranchise African American for political gain. This
is one of the defining social issues of our day, the culture of
incarceration. We have the most prisoners in the world and one in 46
Americans will do prison time. In fact, one in 99 are currently in
prison.
without apology the origins and political motivations of mass
incarceration. She exposes Richard Nixon’s naked and stated goal to
incarcerate and disenfranchise African American for political gain. This
is one of the defining social issues of our day, the culture of
incarceration. We have the most prisoners in the world and one in 46
Americans will do prison time. In fact, one in 99 are currently in
prison.
This
is one of the defining social issues of our day, the culture of
incarceration. We have the most prisoners in the world and one in 46
Americans will do prison time. In fact, one in 99 are currently in
prison.
M.O.I. JR: What was the creative process like? How did you edit all of the film that you collected to get to this story?
SV: As a director and filmmaker, I’ve always adhered
to the exhaustive approach. The only way to get beneath the surface of a
story and uncover the tangible texture of characters and events is to
go beyond the norm. Push the interview process into parts forgotten or
even obscure, because that’s where the gold nuggets are – beyond the
sound bites, beyond the lines that public people have down pat. Tell us
something new, something different, something provocative.
to the exhaustive approach. The only way to get beneath the surface of a
story and uncover the tangible texture of characters and events is to
go beyond the norm. Push the interview process into parts forgotten or
even obscure, because that’s where the gold nuggets are – beyond the
sound bites, beyond the lines that public people have down pat. Tell us
something new, something different, something provocative.
Rubin Hurricane Carter, the famous boxer who spent many years in prison for murders he did not commit, appears in the film.
I then edited each interview, and there were 40 or so, as if each
interview is its own film, polishing and massaging until thoughts were
cohesive and strong. And then all of the interviews are transcribed so I
can begin doing a “paper” edit in order to work on the narrative
structure. I want the interviews to resemble a seamless conversation
about a certain subject or storyline. For me, the editing process is
finally where the film is made. All other elements are incredibly
important but the editing is where the story actually comes together.
NH: Honestly, the coming together of the production
elements was magical. The content and the story are deeply compelling
and frankly never before told. This is a feature length documentary that
moves like a fast paced big screen Hollywood thriller.
elements was magical. The content and the story are deeply compelling
and frankly never before told. This is a feature length documentary that
moves like a fast paced big screen Hollywood thriller.
One thing that makes the film unique is the commitment to digging up
every available piece of footage and often information the state would
rather have buried. That level of detail and the historical research
gave the story traction. It was this material that runs as a
counterpoint to the lie, which is the popular narrative that the state
sponsored media tells every night.
every available piece of footage and often information the state would
rather have buried. That level of detail and the historical research
gave the story traction. It was this material that runs as a
counterpoint to the lie, which is the popular narrative that the state
sponsored media tells every night.
In addition, we knew we had to honor the project by embracing quality
every step of the way. This is a story that needed to be told with the
most exacting production standards in order to reach beyond the
censorship.
every step of the way. This is a story that needed to be told with the
most exacting production standards in order to reach beyond the
censorship.
One
thing that makes the film unique is the commitment to digging up every
available piece of footage and often information the state would rather
have buried.
M.O.I. JR: In your opinion what makes Mumia Abu Jamal important as a journalist and writer?
SV: Pain, suffering and brutal honesty … and because
Mumia comes from the same courageous school of journalism and history
that was so well defined by the iconic personas like Howard Zinn, I.F.
Stone, Frederick Douglass and all the others who wrote from the point of
view of the victims, the people who don’t possess the wealth and own
the guns, the people who struggle from the night side of the American
Empire.
Mumia comes from the same courageous school of journalism and history
that was so well defined by the iconic personas like Howard Zinn, I.F.
Stone, Frederick Douglass and all the others who wrote from the point of
view of the victims, the people who don’t possess the wealth and own
the guns, the people who struggle from the night side of the American
Empire.
Also, Mumia’s importance as a journalist and writer stems from his
innate ability to clearly understand the myth and reality of American
history. Mumia understands that this is a nation founded in genocide,
nurtured through slavery, and ultimately sustained by imperial wars for
power and profit. And he knows that the motivations of Manifest Destiny
and white supremacy have existed since Columbus set foot on Hispaniola,
and he knows that those motivations exist to this very day, right to
Obama’s murder spree, courtesy of predator drones and the American war
machine.
innate ability to clearly understand the myth and reality of American
history. Mumia understands that this is a nation founded in genocide,
nurtured through slavery, and ultimately sustained by imperial wars for
power and profit. And he knows that the motivations of Manifest Destiny
and white supremacy have existed since Columbus set foot on Hispaniola,
and he knows that those motivations exist to this very day, right to
Obama’s murder spree, courtesy of predator drones and the American war
machine.
Journalist Linn Washington, who has covered Mumia’s case from the beginning, is featured in the new documentary.
And Mumia doesn’t compromise. In the film, Michael Parenti says it
best: “There’s quite a number of eminent people on the left – I won’t
mention names, some of them very, very prominent, maybe the very top
people too – that go so far about certain things, and they’ve got to
flash their anti-communism to maintain their bonafides. Mumia doesn’t do
all that crap.” More than one person defined Mumia’s importance as a
journalist in this spirit, although this answer by his biographer Terry
Bisson was the most colorful statement: “Mumia has a built-in bullshit
detector.”
NH: I can’t say it any better than Dick Gregory:
“Mumia is the voice of America”; or Angela Davis: “Mumia is the
Frederick Douglass of the 21st Century”; or historian Manning Marable:
“The voice of Black political journalism in the struggle for the
liberation of African American people has always proved to be decisive
throughout Black history. When you listen to Mumia you hear the echoes
of David Walker, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, and
the sisters and brothers who kept the faith with struggle, who kept the
faith with resistance.”
“Mumia is the voice of America”; or Angela Davis: “Mumia is the
Frederick Douglass of the 21st Century”; or historian Manning Marable:
“The voice of Black political journalism in the struggle for the
liberation of African American people has always proved to be decisive
throughout Black history. When you listen to Mumia you hear the echoes
of David Walker, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, and
the sisters and brothers who kept the faith with struggle, who kept the
faith with resistance.”
M.O.I. JR: What has the pre-premier response been like?
SV: I love to share the film with people who care –
that’s why I made the movie. You wake up in a nation that’s run by mass
murderers, economic rapists and general run-of-the-mill racist
sociopaths, so you start to search for some sanity as an answer, a
rebuttal to the ravings and actions coming from inside the asylum, and
as a storyteller and filmmaker I found that sanity writing and
broadcasting from a dark, dank hole in America’s prison gulag. His name
was Mumia Abu-Jamal and his words were his weapon against the tyranny
surrounding all of us.
that’s why I made the movie. You wake up in a nation that’s run by mass
murderers, economic rapists and general run-of-the-mill racist
sociopaths, so you start to search for some sanity as an answer, a
rebuttal to the ravings and actions coming from inside the asylum, and
as a storyteller and filmmaker I found that sanity writing and
broadcasting from a dark, dank hole in America’s prison gulag. His name
was Mumia Abu-Jamal and his words were his weapon against the tyranny
surrounding all of us.
And then you realize that Mumia’s words are not a rebuttal to the
insanity but rather his words completely eviscerate the insanity that
passes for the status quo, the establishment, the spinmeisters who make
the unthinkable normal. Ultimately, they philosophize disgrace.
insanity but rather his words completely eviscerate the insanity that
passes for the status quo, the establishment, the spinmeisters who make
the unthinkable normal. Ultimately, they philosophize disgrace.
As
a storyteller and filmmaker I found that sanity writing and
broadcasting from a dark, dank hole in America’s prison gulag. His name
was Mumia Abu-Jamal and his words were his weapon against the tyranny
surrounding all of us.
So the response so far from people who we’ve shared Mumia’s story
with has been extraordinary – and it’s not because of the film; it’s
because Mumia takes us to the heart of struggle. Greg Ruggiero, editor
and publisher at City Lights Books, sums it up in the film this way: “I
think Mumia would agree with what Che said: ‘At the risk of sounding
ridiculous, a revolutionary is guided by feelings of love and for love
of the people.’” I think the overwhelming response so far is also guided
by love.
with has been extraordinary – and it’s not because of the film; it’s
because Mumia takes us to the heart of struggle. Greg Ruggiero, editor
and publisher at City Lights Books, sums it up in the film this way: “I
think Mumia would agree with what Che said: ‘At the risk of sounding
ridiculous, a revolutionary is guided by feelings of love and for love
of the people.’” I think the overwhelming response so far is also guided
by love.
NH: Well, JR, you gave the film an A-! And I know
you are a serious guy when it comes to revolutionary journalism. The
response has been very strong from the market and the people. We realize
that this film will be seen as controversial and certainly dangerous to
those who want to protect the status quo.
you are a serious guy when it comes to revolutionary journalism. The
response has been very strong from the market and the people. We realize
that this film will be seen as controversial and certainly dangerous to
those who want to protect the status quo.
Black liberation theologian James Cone appears in the new film, “Long Distance Revolutionary.”
There will be an intense reaction from all quarters – a lot of
love and a lot of hate. The story arc of this movie will make some
people uncomfortable. This film gives voice to Mumia. It pulls no
punches when it comes to exposing the chilling reality of imperialism
and the necessity and beauty of resistance.
M.O.I. JR: Where will it be screening? When?
NH: The world premiere of “Long Distance
Revolutionary” will be at the 35th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival on
Saturday, Oct. 6, at 12 o’clock noon at the Rafael Film Center in San
Rafael. It will also be showing at the festival on Monday, Oct. 8, at
4:45 p.m. at the Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley. You can get your tickets
early, as these screenings could sell out. Here’s the info: http://www.mvff.com/buy-tickets. Or by phone, toll free: (877) 874-6833.
Revolutionary” will be at the 35th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival on
Saturday, Oct. 6, at 12 o’clock noon at the Rafael Film Center in San
Rafael. It will also be showing at the festival on Monday, Oct. 8, at
4:45 p.m. at the Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley. You can get your tickets
early, as these screenings could sell out. Here’s the info: http://www.mvff.com/buy-tickets. Or by phone, toll free: (877) 874-6833.
M.O.I. JR: How can people see it if they don’t make it to Mill Valley?
SV: We’re excited because the film has garnered
major theatrical distribution with First Run Features in New York City –
a fiercely independent film distribution company. Not many feature
documentaries make it into theatres – and that’s a shame and a sign of
the times – but First Run believes in this story.
major theatrical distribution with First Run Features in New York City –
a fiercely independent film distribution company. Not many feature
documentaries make it into theatres – and that’s a shame and a sign of
the times – but First Run believes in this story.
The story
arc of this movie will make some people uncomfortable. This film gives
voice to Mumia. It pulls no punches when it comes to exposing the
chilling reality of imperialism and the necessity and beauty of
resistance.
We’re in our fall festival run through the end of the year, beginning
with Mill Valley and then traveling to the 35th Annual Starz/Denver
festival and then the major European documentary festival in Copenhagen,
CPH:DOX, followed by the great domestic doc festival, DOC NYC at the
IFC Center in New York on Nov. 10.
with Mill Valley and then traveling to the 35th Annual Starz/Denver
festival and then the major European documentary festival in Copenhagen,
CPH:DOX, followed by the great domestic doc festival, DOC NYC at the
IFC Center in New York on Nov. 10.
Once the film opens in New York and Los Angeles early in 2013, it
will then move to other cities and will enjoy numerous special
screenings, limited engagements and a wide college tour. We’re also
excited that First Run plans an aggressive Video on Demand release
concurrent with the theatrical release and followed of course by home
video and broadcast.
will then move to other cities and will enjoy numerous special
screenings, limited engagements and a wide college tour. We’re also
excited that First Run plans an aggressive Video on Demand release
concurrent with the theatrical release and followed of course by home
video and broadcast.
M.O.I. JR: Can you tell people a little bit about your work with Prison Radio (prisonradio.org)?
SV: I started working with Prison Radio and Noelle
Hanrahan on a previous project with Mumia entitled “Murder Incorporated:
Empire, Genocide and Manifest Destiny.” The film is now on hold but not
the project. Mumia and I have decided to write the book and we are now
knee-deep in gore on this incendiary story about the genesis of the
American Empire and its 500-year march across the planet.
Hanrahan on a previous project with Mumia entitled “Murder Incorporated:
Empire, Genocide and Manifest Destiny.” The film is now on hold but not
the project. Mumia and I have decided to write the book and we are now
knee-deep in gore on this incendiary story about the genesis of the
American Empire and its 500-year march across the planet.
World renowned author Alice Walker is featured in the film.
But it all started because of Prison Radio’s ability to connect
the fledgling film idea with Mumia’s brilliant take on the subject. In
fact, that’s the beauty and reality of Prison Radio: The hard work of
this organization has almost single-handedly delivered Mumia’s voice
around the world. I contend that without Prison Radio, we would not know
Mumia’s work as intimately as we do.
Dick Gregory reflects on it this way: “He’s struggling in there on
Death Row for everybody else and there’s somebody that saw this and
said, man, you should do some writings.” That was Noelle Hanrahan … and
the rest is history. Street Legal Cinema was proud to produce this film
and become a part of that history.
Death Row for everybody else and there’s somebody that saw this and
said, man, you should do some writings.” That was Noelle Hanrahan … and
the rest is history. Street Legal Cinema was proud to produce this film
and become a part of that history.
NH: In 1990, I did a series of 13 one-hour radio
shows called “You Can’t Jail the Spirit,” which focused on U.S.
political prisoners. A key element of the series was the voices of
prisoners themselves. We have brought hundreds of prisoner’s voices to
the airwaves, from Leonard Peltier to Lori Berenson. We believe in
scaling and transcending the prison walls by amplifying prisoners’
voices – that’s our goal.
shows called “You Can’t Jail the Spirit,” which focused on U.S.
political prisoners. A key element of the series was the voices of
prisoners themselves. We have brought hundreds of prisoner’s voices to
the airwaves, from Leonard Peltier to Lori Berenson. We believe in
scaling and transcending the prison walls by amplifying prisoners’
voices – that’s our goal.
Twenty years ago, in July of 1992, Jennifer Beach and I traveled from
California to the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon in rural
south-central Pennsylvania to record Mumia Abu-Jamal on death row. This
recording session became Mumia’s first Prison Radio broadcast.
California to the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon in rural
south-central Pennsylvania to record Mumia Abu-Jamal on death row. This
recording session became Mumia’s first Prison Radio broadcast.
We have worked on many of Mumia’s books and produced more than 2,000
radio essays that air weekly on a worldwide basis. Prison Radio, a
project of the Redwood Justice Fund, is a nonprofit media organization
staffed by dedicated radio producers committed to bringing these voices
to the airwaves.
radio essays that air weekly on a worldwide basis. Prison Radio, a
project of the Redwood Justice Fund, is a nonprofit media organization
staffed by dedicated radio producers committed to bringing these voices
to the airwaves.
The People’s Minister of Information JR is associate editor of the Bay View, author of “Block Reportin’” and filmmaker of “Operation Small Axe” and “Block Reportin’ 101,” available, along with many more interviews, at www.blockreportradio.com. He also hosts two weekly shows on KPFA 94.1 FM and kpfa.org:
The Morning Mix every Wednesday, 8-9 a.m., and The Block Report every
Friday night-Saturday morning, midnight-2 a.m. He can be reached at blockreportradio@gmail.com.
The Morning Mix every Wednesday, 8-9 a.m., and The Block Report every
Friday night-Saturday morning, midnight-2 a.m. He can be reached at blockreportradio@gmail.com.
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Conservatives in Congress just won't let Benghazi go and there is talk about impeaching President Obama concerning lies pertaining to a terrorist attack. Hillary Clinton is another one in their sights but again, this is manufactured outrage as well. The answer to why four Americans were killed in Benghazi is very simple, tune in for the answer.
Guatemalan dictator and US ally Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty on charges of genocide against Mayan villagers, some are asking if US officials will be charged in connection to their support of genocide in South America. Ronald Reagan staunchly supported this mass murderer and was complicit in many crimes against humanity.
New information on the killing of Malcolm Shabazz brings more questions and suspicions. Two men have been arrested in the murder of the emerging activist but other activist believe the Mexican labor activist Manuel Suarez had something to do with the murder as his story does not pass the smell test.
Today on May 13, 1985, the City of Philadelphia used its police force to commit an act of terrorism against the Move family by dropping a two pound bomb on their home from a helicopter killing several members of the group including children. The resulting fire destroyed over 60 homes.
Racism is not "accidental" it is conscious activity.
This and probably more tonight on Black Talk Radio News.
Cleveland Police looking & smelling like pigs in Amanda Berry rescue
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Join Scotty Reid as he reviews some of the day's political and social news headlines.
Talking the Charles Ramsey rescue of Amanda Berry and others and the criminal incompetence of the Cleveland Cops who ignored several calls to rescue these women.
A long haired white student who appeared to be a predominately Black classroom spoke his mind to a teacher and condemned her for not teaching the students and preparing them for that prison pipeline.
BTR News: Lil Wayne dropped and Tyler mad Mountain Dew ad pulled
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Truth Minista Paul Scott and Robbie YasinWiseguy Alexander (ThreesixtyWiseguy) dropped in again to discuss the news of Lil Wayne being dropped by Mountain Dew and the rapper Tyler is angry that his Mountain Dew ad was banned for being racist. Why Lil Wayne, or his publicist, issued an apology, Tyler the Creator still does not get why his ad was racists and says Dr. Boyce Watkins is some "old dude" disconnected from the times.
Followed up on the news that the FBI added Black activist Assata Shakur to its most wanted "terrorist list" and erected "wanted" bill boards in Newark, New Jersey, where the film Mumia: Long distance revolutionary was banned from the only theater in town which is co-owned by the racially showcased Shaquille O'Neil.
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Mumia, Assata & Malcolm w/ Zayid Muhammad
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POP is planning another protest at Cineplex 12, Newark’s only major theater which stirred up controversy after it refused to show the new film titled "MUMIA: Long Distance Revolutionary" which focuses on political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal and his contribution as an author and commentator.
We will also get his thoughts on the recent addition of Assata Shakur to the FBI's most wanted "terrorist" list and the erection of the FBI billboards of Assata in Newark.
Finally we discuss the constantly changing stories coming from the media about the killing of Malcolm X's grandson Malcolm Shabazz who was talked into traveling to Mexico by deported Mexican activist Miguel Suarez who many say has holes in his account of what happened.
Malcolm Shabazz murdered and NYC NLG issues statements on Assata Shakur
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Join me for Political Prisoner Radio tonight to discuss the breaking news concerning the tragic murder of Malcolm Shabazz, a political and human rights activist and organizer who reportedly was found murdered today in Tijuana, Mexico.
Earlier today I spoke to attorney activist Nkechi Tiafu who shared statements from the NY National Lawyers Guild and The National Conference of Black Lawyers in reference to Assasta Shakur being labeled a "domestic terrorist" by the United States government.
On A Move w/ Sis. Pam Africa
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Join me for Political Prisoner Radio tonight with Sis. Pam Africa to discuss corporate and state sponsored environmental terrorism, seedless veggies possibly destroying the seeds in our wombs, the Newark, NJ cancellation of Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary and more.
Before we hear from Sis. Pam Africa, I want to share an important update about Sis. Assata Shakur as the United States government, perhaps angry at the attention Cuba received after Jay-Z and Beyonce visited the island which caused a new generation to question why the United States has a travel ban on the country, the FBI has double its reward for her capture and placed her on its "most wanted terrorists" list possibly making her a target for President Obama's drone assassination program.
Environmental Activism and Political Prisoners w/ Leslie James Pickering
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According to supportdaniel.org, Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist from New York City. He was charged in federal court on counts of arson, property destruction and conspiracy, all relating to two actions in Oregon in 2001. Following his arrest, Daniel was offered two choices by the government: cooperate by informing on other people, or go to trial and potentially spend the rest of his life in prison. His only real option was to plead not guilty until he could reach a resolution of the case that permitted him to honor his principles. After many months of litigation and negotiation, Daniel was able to admit to his role in these two incidents, while not implicating or identifying any other people who might have been involved.
Our guest tonight is Leslie Pickering former Earth Liberation Front spokesperson and owner of Burning Books in Buffalo, NY. According to the website lesliejamespickering.com, Leslie James Pickering was a Founder and Spokesperson for the North American Earth Liberation Front Press Office, serving with the organization from early 2000 until the summer of 2002.
During this period the Press Office sustained two raids by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and local law enforcement agencies, responded to over a half dozen grand jury subpoenas, conducted public presentations, produced booklets, newspapers, magazines, and a video on the Earth Liberation Front and handled the public release of communiqués for dozens of the most vital Earth Liberation Front actions.
"I don’t think that slow progress is going to do it, though. This isn’t a quality-of-life issue that we’re dealing with, the environment. It’s not something that we can pretend will be solved with our nonprofit, tax-deductible donations. This is a global catastrophe, and if we don’t act accordingly, the planet’s going to be dead. It’s not going to matter how uncomfortable we are with arson, or sabotage, or property destruction, or violent revolution, when the planet is dead. It’s not going to matter." - Leslie James Pickering
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