More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters
Film

More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters (2016)

Directed By

Wednesday, October 24, NMAAHC
Runtime: 6 min

This is a short, animated documentary exploring the powerful and inspiring life of revolutionary and social activist Lucy Parsons (1853–1942).

Part of “This is Not a Political Film… Part I” Program by Greg de Cuir Jr. and Kevin Jerome Everson. Read their essay about the program.

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