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• [Aaron Hilkevitch interview]

  1996-01-01 / Chicago Collection, Judy Hoffman

  Aaron Hilkevitch (1912-2008) was a Chicago-area psychiatrist and the last surviving member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade that fought in the Spanish Civil War. In this 45-minute clip, he discusses his experiences in Spain and elsewhere with in a lively talk with several women, including his second wife. Continue reading →

• [Justice for Janitors 7/17/90]

  1990-07-17 / Political Documentaries

  An episode of Message to the Grassroots, a cable access talk show produced & hosted by Michael Zinzun from 1988-1998 at Pasadena Community Access Corporation, which is now Pasadena Media . This program is “Justice for Janitors and All Working people,” July 17, 1990; guests discussed labor issues, especially recent hostilities against union organizing in the worksplace. Continue reading →

• [Bridging the Black-Chicano Gap Through Art 9/23/91]

  1991-09-23 / Political Documentaries

  An episode of Message to the Grassroots, a cable access talk show produced & hosted by Michael Zinzun from 1988-1998 at Pasadena Community Access Corporation, which is now Pasadena Media . This program focuses on community art. Continue reading →

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  [Malcolm X 2/17/92]

  1992-01-01 / Outside Agitators, Political Documentaries

  An episode of Message to the Grassroots, a cable access talk show produced & hosted by Michael Zinzun from 1988-1998 at Pasadena Community Access Corporation, which is now Pasadena Media . This program focuses on Malcolm X and black activism. Continue reading →

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  [Message to the Grassroots raw: Bernice McDaniels interview]

  Outside Agitators, Political Documentaries

  Field footage shot by Michael Zinzun with Nancy Buchanan assistance in Kings Villages, Pasadena, CA. Zinzun explores broken promises for resident ownership, issues with management, and unprovoked evictions. He speaks with residents who depend on Section 8 assistance. Continue reading →

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  Final Thoughts on 10 Years of A Message to the Grassroots

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  An episode of Message to the Grassroots, a cable access talk show produced & hosted by Michael Zinzun from 1988-1998 at Pasadena Community Access Corporation, which is now Pasadena Media . This is the final program. Continue reading →

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  [MZ – Office Interview 6/92]

  Political Documentaries

  News clips and various other footage examining the disparity between treatment of the black men who beat Reginald Denny during the 1992 uprising and the acquittal of the officers who beat Rodney King. Shot by Nancy Buchanan with Michael Zinzun driving & commenting. Continue reading →

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  Message to the Grassroots: We All Need to Support the Gang Truce

  1993-01-01 / Outside Agitators, Political Documentaries

  An episode of Message to the Grassroots, a cable access talk show produced & hosted by Michael Zinzun from 1988-1998 at Pasadena Community Access Corporation, which is now Pasadena Media . This program focuses on the LA gang truce. Continue reading →