Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
“You know her name. Know her story.”
Synopsis
The story of how, in 1970, the social activism of young UCLA philosophy professor Angela Davis led her to become involved in a failed kidnapping attempt that ended in a shootout, four deaths, and her name on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
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UCLA: Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-01-07
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Angela Davis
Self
Deacon Alexander
Self
Bettina Aptheker
Self
Richard Arnason
Self
Lowell Bergman
Self
Stephen Bingham
Self
Leo Branton
Self
Margaret Burnham
Self
Earl Caldwell
Self
Elisabeth Coleman
Self
Fania E. Davis
Self
William Divale
Self
Howard Moore Jr.
Self
Stephen Shames
Self
Doris Brin Walker
Self
David Weir
Self
Charles E. Young
Self
Eisa Davis
Angela Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shola Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- Shola Lynch
- Original Score
- Vernon Reid
- Original Title
- Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Overbrook Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shola Lynch
Shola Lynch
Vernon Reid
Sandi Sissel, Bradford Young
Lewis Erskine, Marion Monnier
Shola Lynch, James Lassiter, Sidra Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Shola Lynch
Director
Lewis Erskine
Editor
Shola Lynch
Producer
Sidra Smith
Producer
Carine Ruszniewski
Producer
Marion Monnier
Editor
Shola Lynch
Writer
Carole Lambert
Producer
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Bradford Young
Director of Photography
Vernon Reid
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Free Angela and All Political Prisoners about?
The story of how, in 1970, the social activism of young UCLA philosophy professor Angela Davis led her to become involved in a failed kidnapping attempt that ended in a shootout, four deaths, and her name on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Who directed Free Angela and All Political Prisoners?
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners was directed by Shola Lynch.
Who stars in Free Angela and All Political Prisoners?
The principal cast of Free Angela and All Political Prisoners includes Angela Davis, Deacon Alexander, Bettina Aptheker, Richard Arnason, Lowell Bergman.
When was Free Angela and All Political Prisoners released and how long is it?
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Free Angela and All Political Prisoners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Angela and All Political Prisoners was composed by Vernon Reid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Angela and All Political Prisoners?
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).