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DESCRIPTION:The Black Rock: The Untold Story of the Black Experience on 
 Alcatraz\n\nFriday, February 12, 2010, 8:00 pm, $6\nDir. Kevin Epps in 
 person\n\nThe Black Rock aka Black Alcatraz chronicles the role of 
 African-Americans in the history of Alcatraz, the first super-maximum 
 security prison. The film identifies and examines the lives of a few 
 African-American prisoners who were important figures in the history of 
 “The Rock” from the 1930s to the 1960s. Some people believe that all 
 criminals are treated equally, and many are deceived by the notion that all 
 individuals receive equal treatment under the law. The Black Rock aka Black 
 Alcatraz highlights the truth about the perseverance, sufferings, and 
 resilience of African-Americans who experienced Alcatraz during this time 
 of racial prejudice and discrimination. Interviews with historians, 
 archival footage, as well as photographs and re-enactments are used to 
 present an entirely new perspective on the most feared prison of its time. 
 Dir. Kevin Epps (US 2009, 60m)\n\nAbout the Director:\n\nKevin Epps 
 documentary “Straight Outta Hunter’s Point” (2002) won both local and 
 national acclaim, establishing Epps as a leader in digital, independent 
 film and new media.  Epps’ other work, Rap Dreams (2006) about the 
 struggles of upcoming rappers, received recognition as well. His most 
 recent works, ranging from topics of gun violence to black fatherhood, can 
 be seen nationwide on Current TV, a network founded by Al Gore. Epps is the 
 founder of Mastamind Productions  as well as a member of Digital Media 
 Advisory Council, and works with many community organizations including 
 Conscious Youth Media, BAVC, the Hunters Point Youth Park. He is a frequent 
 speaker on many panels and forums on digital filmmaking and new 
 media.www.blackalcatraz.com\n\nTRAILER \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/02/02/18636848.php
SUMMARY:The Black Rock: The Untold Story of the Black Experience on Alcatraz
LOCATION:Artists' Television Access\n992 Valencia Street\nSan Francisco, CA 94110
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/02/02/18636848.php
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