In partnership with Freedom Archives, the NLG-SFBA will host a series of virtual film screenings and discussions on Saturday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 9th. Topics will include COINTELPRO, the life of George Jackson, the Attica uprising, and “We Know Our Rights,” a multimedia toolkit produced by the chapter for people dealing with law enforcement. All panels, guided discussions, and films will be livestreamed.
October 2nd – Screening of COINTELPRO 101 and George Jackson Commemoration
October 9th – Scrrening of Attica (1974) & We Know Our Rights
These events commemorate the 50th anniversary of George Jackson’s assassination in San Quentin State Prison, the 50th anniversary of the Attica Uprising, and the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and ongoing resistance against state targetting in the wake of 9/11.