Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary

LONG DISTANCE REVOLUTIONARY - THE REAL MUMIA
"Long Distance Revolutionary" is an excellent depiction of Mumia Abu-Jamal as the brave activist, eloquent journalist and admirable human being he truly is. Unlike previous documentaries about Mumia Abu-Jamal, which focus primarily on his case, Stephen Vittoria's new film focuses on the life and work of Abu-Jamal himself -- and in so doing, shows the real motive of those who have tried to silence him forever. Mumia Abu-Jamal is one of the finest minds of my generation -- a brilliant writer, commentator and media critic who was targeted for a hit by the Philadelphia police for reporting on police brutality, railroaded to a murder conviction for surviving the cops' attempt to kill him, and condemned to die in prison for his dissident politics. I have not yet bought the DVD but have already seen "Long Distance Revolutionary" twice in theaters in New York City. I urge all people who believe in the American promises of freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of association...

A gripping and compelling documentary
Although this is a snapshot of a controversial and charismatic figure it speaks in a much larger way to our culture, politics, racism, and humanity. I loved this movie. I found it very inspiring and enlightening. It made me think beyond the shallow news bites we are all constantly being fed. The interviews are amazing and the narrative is compelling. This movie should be seen. Even by those who would argue with it's point of view. It is an intelligent and legitimate contribution to the higher discussion of who we are as a people and what our responsibilities are as citizens.

Incredible story about an incredible man who is STILL imprisoned
I just got back from a showing of this documentary. I went in not knowing a thing about Mumia other than being somewhat curious and ignorant about his place in popular culture. I came out teary-eyed, surprised to find out how internationally renowned and intellectually prolific this man is. There is a street named after this man in Paris (EDIT: actually, there are two streets named after this man in Paris!).

Mumia is a living figurehead of the modern civil rights movement, and we need to learn his story if we ever hope to move past the racial tension that has held back millions of men and women in the United States for so many years. He has been referred to as the "Voice of the Voiceless." Watch this to find out why.

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