Interview with Huey P. Newton from his jail cell

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Film Date
Sep-68
Film Reference Number
KPIX 138992
Description
KPIX Eyewitness news report by Ben Williams from September 1968 featuring an interview with Huey P. Newton from his jail cell. Newton claims he hasn't received a fair trial and that the court precedings so far have reflected the racist attitude of the power structure at large. Newton also talks about his future including a political campaign for the 7th congressional district. Also includes views of people holding a vigil for Huey P. Newton and shots of a man waving a flag outside the Alameda County Courthouse with the words "Free Huey" painted on it. Remastered edited and catalogued for the web by Shira Peltzman.