May Day (Newsreel #29)

Nan
0h 15m
1969

Overview

This film documents a rally in San Francisco sponsored by the Black Panther Party. Kathleen Cleaver, Bobby Seale, and other speakers addressed thousands of protesters demanding more rights for African Americans and calling for the release of Huey P. Newton.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1969-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Huey P. Newton

Kathleen Cleaver

Bobby Seale

Charles Garry

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