Angela Davis speaks: A new documentary brings the radical’s story to life
The very name “Angela Davis” conjures up images of sixties radicalism. But as time passes, the specifics of her story begin to fade. Fired from UCLA for being a communist,…
By Lisa Napoli • • 1 min readFired from UCLA for being a communist, she later became one of the FBI’s 10 most wanted criminals–for a crime she didn’t commit.
The trial that ensued made her a celebrated political prisoner of her day.
A new documentary, produced by Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, puts Angela Davis’ brand of social activism in perspective–in large part, with her help; the almost 70-year old Davis consented to an interview for the film.
“Free Angela and All Political Prisoners” opens in Los Angeles and in other selected cities around the country tonight. Here’s a NY Times review.
We talked to director Shola Lynch about her film.
And here’s the trailer for the film: