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Black August

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In the 1960s, inmate George Jackson (Gary Dourdan) becomes a political activist for prisoners' rights.

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Kam Williams NewsBlaze Feb 8, 2008
3/4
Adapted from George Jackson's own prison letters and other writings, this bio-pic is to be commended for shedding surprisingly sophisticated light on such a controversial cult figure. Go to Full Review
Prairie Miller WBAI Web Radio Jan 26, 2008
A searing and earnest drama delving into the tragic, short life of the late George Jackson, sixties US political prisoner, LA Black Panther spiritual and intellectual guiding force, and fierce leader within the Black prison movement. Go to Full Review
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Aug 12, 2015 Slow going, this movie focuses on George Jackson in prison and his interactions with his editor. Shown as a complex and driven character, Dourdan's portrayal is quite convincing. See more May 12, 2012 Praises to brother Jackson your vision lives on See more Nov 22, 2009 if you want to learn part of the truth, watch this awesome movie. See more Dec 3, 2008 Endiaferon ergaki (alithini istoria) alla vareto. Low budget tainia tha mporouse na einai ypervolika kalytero kai oxi videokaseta amerikanikh. Vlepetai alla kai na mhn to deis de tha patheis tipota See more Sep 18, 2008 It was certainly a lower budget film, but I love movies based on true stories. This movie opens your eyes to what the prison system is all about and the racism in our country. I enjoyed it. See more Aug 22, 2008 You could tell this one was made on a low budget but with some good acting and a thought provoking story it was certainly worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In the 1960s, inmate George Jackson (Gary Dourdan) becomes a political activist for prisoners' rights.
Director
Samm Styles
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 56m
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