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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 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. Rated: 3/4 Feb 8, 2008 Full Review Prairie Miller WBAI Web Radio 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. Jan 26, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Praises to brother Jackson your vision lives on Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member if you want to learn part of the truth, watch this awesome movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review 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