The Struggle Inside: The Murder of George Jackson, a program about the modern anti-prison movement. This year marks the 38th anniversary of Black August, first originated in the California prisons to honor fallen Freedom Fighters, George and Jonathan Jackson, Khatari Gaulden, James McClain, and William Christmas.
Jonathan Jackson was gunned down outside the Marin County courthouse on August 7, 1970 as he attempted to take hostages in a plan to negotiate the release of his brother, George. This action liberated three imprisoned Black Liberation Fighters: James McClain, William Christmas and Ruchell Magee.
Ruchell Magee still imprisoned, and is the sole survivor of the Marin County Rebellion.
Featured speakers/guests: Angela Davis, George & Jonathan Jackson, David Hilliard, Georgia Jackson, Harry Belafonte, James Baldwin, David Johnson, Luis Talamantez and Sundiata Tate. Narrated by Jonathan Jackson, Jr.
Hosts: Anita Johnson and Jonathan Jackson Jr.
Staff Producers: Anita Johnson, Marie Choi, Monica Lopez, R.J. Lozada
Executive Director: Lisa Rudman
Audience Engagement Director: Sabine Blaizin
Development Associate, Vera Tykulsker
Special thanks to the Freedom Archives for producing The Struggle Inside: The Murder of George Jackson
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