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George Jackson: Releasing The Dragon

Jared Ball

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*Cover art by Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

A “video mixtape” tribute to George Jackson (b. September 23, 1941 – d. August 21, 1971) edited by Bashi Rose and Produced/Directed by Jared Ball with original music and arrangements from jazz drummer Billy Kilson, Tim Hicks of the Cornel West Theory, Hec Dolo, Andre McKnight, Jake Freeman, and Bashi Rose and readings, commentary and performances by David Johnson (former comrade), Umar bin Hasan, Maisi and Marley Ball, Bali and Conal Rose, Tallulah Gabriel, Rebel Diaz, K. Amori, Son of Nun, Slangston Hughes, Eddie Conway, Norman Jackson, Bilal Rahman, Laini Mataka, Tim Hicks and Falani Spivey.

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  14. Walter Avatar
    Walter

    Great video, really got something out of it. the music sound track was nice. The high point was the sister school teacher who disseminated Soledad Brother to her students. Where is Jonathan Jackson Jr.?

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    gary m. nelson

    Revolution comin’ 😐

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