Free Angela and All Political Prisoners

"Free Angela and All Political Prisoners" is a riveting true story of activism and rebellion, as UCLA philosophy professor Angela Davis finds herself at the center of a nationwide manhunt after a botched kidnapping attempt in 1970. The film chronicles the events that led to her capture and the subsequent fallout, with a gripping look at the tensions between radical politics and law enforcement that ultimately led to four deaths and Davis's placement on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Directed by the first woman to direct a film starring an Oscar nominee, this documentary action thriller sheds light on the pivotal moment in American history when one woman's actions sparked a firestorm of controversy and resistance.