Movies

A bunch of movies will be shown at the Bronx Anarchist Fair! Check out the titles and descriptions below, and see if anything piques your interest.

Todavia Estamos Aqui
This Copwatch LA production tells the truth about the police repression during the peaceful 2007 Mayday migrant marches in Los Angeles, and showcases growing popular movement in oppressed communities. Includes footage never before seen in the mainstream media. 45 min.

Black And Gold
A documentary exploring how the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation built community power against a political and economic system meant to divide and oppress. Following in the footsteps of the Black Panthers and the Young Lords, The Kings and Queens shatter the racist stereotypes of urban youth and provide a compelling example of people empowering themselves by organizing collectively. 76 min.

Jena 6
After a string of racist attacks and indictments against youth of color, Jena becomes the site of the largest civil rights demonstration in the South since the 1960s. The Jena 6 is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible--and a powerful example of how racial justice works in the U.S, where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA’s pen. 28 min.

The Potentiality Of Storming Heaven
The first film to come out of this year’s popular insurrection in Greece, The Potentiality Of Storming Heaven includes rare footage, photos and communiques from the anarchist youth currently turning Greek society upside-down. See how anarchist tactics fueled a large-scale movement against privatization, police brutality and government assault on immigrants. 28 min.