Film Date
10/4/69
Film Reference Number
KPIX 100350
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from October 4th 1969 by Ben Williams at San Quentin state prison (Marin County) featuring a non violent hunger strike by African American inmates. Includes views of San Quentin and scenes of Williams interviewing Warden Jacobs who explains that between 25 to 65 men from a segregation unit whom he describes as "black militants" have presented him with a list of 10 demands for improving conditions within the prison.
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
CBS5 KPIX-TV