Questlove Supreme Tommy Oliver & Mike Africa Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
Director Tommy Oliver and Mike Africa Jr. join Questlove Supreme to discuss HBO's documentary film "40 Years A Prisoner." They talk about the impact of the MOVE Organization, early days and discrimination, childhood experiences, the dangers of hate and violence, making a pivotal film, Mumia Abu Jamal's case, and obsessive recording and archival footage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Impact of the MOVE Organization
04:33 • 16min
Early Days and Discrimination
20:06 • 12min
Reflections on Childhood Experiences and Political Activism
32:35 • 5min
The Dangers of Hate and Violence
37:55 • 20min
Making a Pivotal Film
57:30 • 20min
Current Status of Mumi Abu Jamal's Case
01:18:00 • 17min
Obsessive Recording and Archival Footage
01:34:57 • 2min
Reflections on a Film and Thank You
01:37:21 • 4min