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Film Showing: A Case for Reasonable Doubt

The Labor Action Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal invites you to attend a viewing of…

A Case for Reasonable Doubt

This is a John Edginton documentary film about the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, one of the  United States’ foremost political prisoners who is recognized internationally as a voice for the oppressed.

Over the years labor unions have protested and held work stoppages to free Mumia. This case embodies the issues against which National Football League players, athletes from a number of other sports and Black Lives Matter are protesting.

When: Friday January 12, 2018, 7:00 P.M.

Where: Omni Commons

4799 Shattuck Avenue in Oakland.

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Two Film Showings on Repression and Resistance

The Labor Action Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Invites you to Join us at:

THE BATTLE FOR OSCAR GRANT PLAZA

Showing how Oakland police turned the Plaza into a war zone in their attempt to crush the Occupy movement,

and…

MANUFACTURING GUILT

Exposing the deliberate police & District Attorney frame-up of Mumia Abu-Jamal, who is still a political prisoner after 31 years.

Saturday, October 19, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th Street in Oakland

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Manufacturing Guilt

The Labor Action Committee is proud to present a short film by Stephen Vittoria, writer/director of “Mumia – Long Distance Revolutionary,” Keith Cook, Mumia Abu-Jamal’s older brother and Rachel Wolkenstein, lawyer for Mumia, and legal consultant on this film. Co-produced by Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio.

“Manufacturing Guilt” is a riveting narrative description, with graphics, of how Mumia was framed and sent to death row for a crime he didn’t commit.

“’Manufacturing Guilt’ highlights truth. Everybody who has a heart for justice, passion for truth, and concern for the innocent should see this film.” – Keith Cook (Mumia’s eldest brother)

“’Manufacturing Guilt’ is a chilling and vital inside view of what happened to my beloved father Mumia Abu-Jamal on that forsaken night that forever changed his life—and ours.” – Jamal Hart (Mumia’s oldest son)

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