Kim Robertson & Labor Department visit Alcatraz

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Film Date
12/10/69
Film Reference Number
KPIX 100867
Description
KPIX's Mike Lee interviews members of the Labor Department at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco on December 10th 1969 who are negotiating how to address the demands of American Indians occupying Alcatraz Island. Lee interviews Kim Robertson who explains how in relation to manpower administration programs the Indians: "Want more of their own self selection ... They want a greater role in helping run programs." He also points out: "They're concerned about continuing and improving the American Studies program at San Francisco State."
Format
16mm newsfilm