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Film screening - In the Land of the Free

[Bristol] Dan Glazebrook | 19.05.2010 17:22

Documentary about Black Panther political prisoners in the USA, featuring Q and A with the director
In the Land of the Free
plus The House that Herman Built

PLus Q and A with ITLOTF director Vadim Jean and artist Carrie Reichardt
In The Land of the Free is the story of Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and Robert King. They are known as the Angola 3 and have spent almost a century between them in solitary confinement in Angola, the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Herman and Albert are still held in solitary confinement after thirty seven years. The film is narrated by Samuel L Jackson and examines the story of these extraordinary men who appear to have been targeted by the prison authorities for being members of the Black Panther party and because they fought against the terrible conditions and systematic sexual slavery that was rife in the prison. The film will be followed by Q and A with the director Vadim Jean and artist Carrie Reichardt (a longstanding correspondent and supporter of the Angola 3). There will also be a short film about Herman Wallace entitled “The House that Herman Built” on the programme.

Tickets £6 advance (from Dan – 07910 538746/ £7 on the door.


[Bristol] Dan Glazebrook
- Original article on IMC Bristol: http://bristol.indymedia.org/article/692469