Film Screening: The Murder of Fred Hampton

ANSWER Film Screening 'The Murder of Fred Hampton'

Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 pm

ANSWER Office: 137 N. Virgil Ave, #201, LA 90004

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(5 min walk from Vermont & Beverly Metro Red Line stop)

The Black Panther Party galvanized millions of African Americans against police repression and brutality in the 1960s and 70s, upholding the right of armed self-defense. The government launched a campaign of murder, jailings and disinformation to destroy the Panthers. This film documents the Chicago police murder of one of the most charismatic and effective leaders, Illinois Party chapter chairman, Fred Hampton.

A fiery orator, Hampton was only 20 years old at the time, but his electrifying words and actions were inspiring young Black people to demand respect and to insist that their power and voice be felt in local politics, in any politics. But Fred Hampton's dream included all people. Before his assassination, he proclaimed prophetically, "If we don't stop fascism it'll stop us all." 1971, B&W, 88min.

$5-10 donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Hosted by the ANSWER Coalition.

For more info call 213-251-1025 or e-mail answerla@answerla.org

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