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      Black August

      2007 1h 56m Biography Drama List
      Reviews 75% Audience Score 250+ Ratings In the 1960s, inmate George Jackson (Gary Dourdan) becomes a political activist for prisoners' rights. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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