The Last Supper: Saralin at Home
Transferred from 1/2″ open reel. Continue reading
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Jackie Curtis / Anton Perich (Artist Photographer) / Candy Darling
00:03 The tape opens on a group of people sitting around in an apartment. They speak at length about a variety of topics. 02:35 One man asks to hear about a person named Harriet. 04:40 Two people discuss a prank they’d like to play on their friend. When Susan arrives, they pretend to not know who she is. 07:00 A few of the people pass around a bust of a man, using it to construct an outfit for one of … Continue reading
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Sioux Sundance
Rosebud Reservation SD / Wounded Knee 1972 / Crow Dog Old Medicine Man /
Leonard Crow Dog (Son) and Russell Means / Reel 1 and Reel 2 / also may have a still photo of me
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TVTV Supervision
00:07 “New York City – 1948.” A group of men gather around a storefront as a couple wheels a TV out of the shop. “Supervision: Tales of Television. It’s Television.” Group of people from the neighborhood watching TV in the living room. The owner blocks the TV and they all yell at him to move. 2:07 TV show of women dancing. Director and choreographer argue. Texaco show song. Back in the living room, everyone laughs at the show. “A TVTV … Continue reading
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Abbie Hoffman Makes Gefilte Fish
00:00 “Abbie Making Gefilte-Fish.” Camera person narrates Abbie Hoffman and Laura Cavestani beginning to cook the gefilte-fish in a dramatic voice. Hoffman sings while cooking. Footage of them cooking. They describe some of the ingredients they are adding in. He describes the final dish. As he continues to cook, he describes the textures and smells to the camera. 11:30 Hoffman tells a story about cooking gefilte-fish in the Virgin Islands. He describes the difficult cooking process, and then having it … Continue reading
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[March for Disarmament, Master #2]
Part of the Global Perspectives on War and Peace Collection. Live coverage of large rally to support disarmament in Central Park. June 12th, 1982. Continue reading
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Remembering Activist and Radio Host Blase Bonpane
Earlier this month, activist and radio host Blase Bonpane passed away at the age of 90. He hosted and produced the radio show, “World Focus,” for progressive L.A. radio station, KFPK, for fifty years. The show focused on peace, justice, and human rights, with Bonpane interviewing guests to talk about contemporary issues. You can listen to past episodes here. He also wrote six books, including his autobiography, Imagine No Religion. Before dedicating his life to activism, Bonpane went to USC … Continue reading
