40 Years a Prisoner

I was in high school when all of this took place. I remember it all.

It was sad that an officer lost his life but it was also sad how they treated the Africa family. Making babies suffer and killing babies because you don't believe what they believe or agree with their lifestyle. No reason for what happened to happen.

I'm glad to see that the family could finally be back together. 40 years is enough time.

I'm sure more if my home folks will see this and remember like I do.

"40 Years a Prisoner" is a powerful, emotional documentary that digs deep into the continuing legacy of the 1978 confrontation between black liberation group MOVE and the Philadelphia police. Weaving archival footage with present-day interviews, the director, Tommy Oliver, makes a finely wrought narrative that underscores the intersections of race, justice, and resilience. It is anchored by the relentless pursuit of justice by Mike Africa Jr., whose quest to free his parents-imprisoned for decades-brings a deep level of personal understanding to the greater political context. Heavy at times, the documentary never becomes inaccessible or alienating. It's an important watch for those who want to understand the complexities of American history and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

They want u to feel sorry for these dirtballs lol everyone of them are scumbags.

Just another example of the ongoing war between minorities and law enforcement. No matter which side you are on, the standoff is intense and the fact that Rizzo perpetuated the whole thing says a lot about the government. A must see if you like stories of society clashing with the powers that be. Great music and interviews. I'm surprised at the rating of 6.5

The following is the belief of a very sad person with a lowlife attitude on morality and race! The reviewer 'pfleminglocal' 29 June 2021 thought this story of Political, Police and Justice system corruption was a "JOKE"...as they put it. He/she said, quote "They want u to feel sorry for these dirtballs lol everyone of them are scumbags" unquote.

The only scumbags in this documentary were Mayor Rizzo, who in a self promoting media grab, continuously poured fuel on the fire, the entire Philadelphia lowlife members of the Police force, a disgusting excuse for a human being known as Judge Edwin Malmed (who actually broke the law with the justice system rules in order to make sure a guilty verdict was passed; thereby denying the all white jury the right to make that decision) and the Parole Board members and Attorneys - over 40 years - who denied the MOVE members any rights; either Human, Criminal and Justice. And who for 40 years covered up the death of the police officer that day had come from another officers gun!

A totally unbiased, and revealing, documentary of superb reporting and exposure. This is enough to make any fair minded, and good moral human being, be ashamed of being a member of such an evil and corrupt Human Race! Yet here we are in the 21st century of 2022 and the same Police brutality, murders and corruption have not changed one iota!