Dr Arthur Coleman on Hunters Point Health Crisis

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Film Date
8/31/72
Film Reference Number
KPIX 109487
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from August 31st 1972 in San Francisco by Dr Arthur Coleman who explains that the Bayview Hunters Point community health program is having to order a moratorium on extending vital benefits to residents because of financial cuts. They are also making an urgent plea to the Department of Health to restore these cuts and continue the program till at least 1974. Ends with brief views of a family planning clinic in the neighborhood and of the new housing development construction site in Bayview Hunters Point. Please note: the KPIX news camera was slightly out of focus when filming Dr Coleman.
Format
16mm newsfilm