Hailed by the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival as "a fascinating chronicle of justice and strength," Free Angela tells the dramatic story of how a young professor's social justice activism implicates her in a botched kidnapping attempt that ends with a bloody shootout, four dead, and her name on the FBI's 10 most wanted list.
In this historical v�rit� style documentary, marking the 40th anniversary of her acquittal on charges of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy, Angela Davis recounts the politics and actions that branded her a terrorist and simultaneously spurred a worldwide movement for her freedom as a political prisoner. At its core, the story wrestles with the meaning of political freedom in a democracy negotiated between the people and its government. Strong, attractive, and engaging, Angela Davis is one such person who became a symbol at the center of this still relevant power struggle.
"We knew that this film was important and would not only shed a spotlight on history, but provide a flashlight for our future" said Jeff Clanagan, CEO of Codeblack Enterprises. "Angela Davis is a staple in history and continues to cross generational and cultural lines in her plight to fight for the freedom of all people."
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Jada Pinkett Smith along with Overbrook Entertainment, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, and BET Networks have joined forces on the production of the documentary.
