I’ve written so many posts on Angela Davis that I don’t know where to start. I respect her intellectually and always admire her passion to refuse to allow knowledges to stay within the ivory tower but to see it in the world through activism. There is a new documentary film about her in theaters NOW on her life, specifically her trial called “Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners.” It is directed by Shola Lynch and is brilliant, very informative, and also inspiring. I went to see it Friday night in Times Square and it was sold out. I’ve never been both disappointed and so happy at the same time. Saturday I finally got the chance to view it in Harlem.
I think the biggest take away that I got from the film is the sadness in which the government will organize to shut down and silence the voices of people. It is also a reminder how the power of the people can defeat their efforts. That is why it is important that we spread the word about this film.
Unfortunately is is only playing in Theaters starting April 5 in Detroit, NY, Oakland, LA, Philadelphia, DC, Atlanta and Chicago at AMC Theaters. But with enough support we can help it spread to other cities.You can check out an interview with Angela Davis about the film at HuffPost Live as she discusses the historical events and how she feels today about being an icon. Also, it is executive produced by Jay-Z and Jada Pinkett Smith as well. Click here to hear Jada discuss working on the film.
