Screening: Long Distance Revolutionary
Friday, August 23rd 2013  6:45pm
San Francisco, CA

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SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE! Before he was convicted of murdering a policeman in 1981 and sentenced to die, Mumia Abu- Jamal was a gifted journalist and brilliant writer. Now after more than 30 years in prison and despite attempts to silence him, Mumia is not only still alive but continuing to report, educate, provoke and inspire. Stephen Vittoria's new film is an inspiring portrait of a man whom many consider America's most famous political prisoner - a man whose existence tests our beliefs about freedom of expression. Through prison interviews, archival footage, and dramatic readings, and aided by a potent chorus of voices including Cornel West, Alice Walker, Dick Gregory, Angela Davis, Amy Goodman and others, this riveting film explores Mumia's life before, during and after Death Row. Dir: Stephen Vittoria. 2013. Digital. 120 mins. Nightly at 6:45pm & 9pm through August 29th.

Location:
Roxie Theater
16th and Valencia Streets
San Francisco, CA

Sponsored By:
Prison Radio