Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal

2013
7.4| 2h0m| en
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The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
sophiawilliams89 Long Distance Revolutionary is a brilliant and excellent film. It captures and focuses on Mumia as a human being and not on his frame-up case/trial that he has unfortunately faced from 32 years now. For anyone that is interested in understanding a radical/revolutionary activist who understands the many complexes of society and its people and institutions, this film is a MUST SEE! The film beautifully examines and explains the mind, the attitude, and work of a humble and loving man. Mumia Abu-Jamal also known as "the voice of the voiceless" is an extraordinary man with a life story that is remarkable and inspiring despite all his challenges and setbacks due to his wrongful incarceration. You want to experience Mumua Abu-Jamal for yourself, please make it your duty to watch and promote Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal.
rbwpeaceandfreedom "Mumia: Long Distance Revolutionary" is an excellent depiction of Mumia Abu-Jamal as the brave activist, eloquent journalist and admirable human being he truly is. Unlike previous documentaries about Mumia Abu-Jamal, which focus primarily on his case, Stephen Vittoria's film focuses on the life and work of Abu-Jamal himself -- and in so doing, shows the real motive of those who have tried to silence him forever. Mumia Abu-Jamal is one of the finest minds of my generation -- a brilliant writer, commentator and media critic who was targeted for a hit by the Philadelphia police for reporting on police brutality, railroaded to a murder conviction for surviving the cops' attempt to kill him, and condemned to die in prison for his dissident politics. I urge all people who believe in the American promises of freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of association to watch "Long Distance Revolutionary." This great film deserves the widest possible audience – and Mumia Abu-Jamal deserves to be free NOW!
eduthie The film presents the soul of Mumia against the backdrop of the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia) during a time of bigotry and violence against people of color. It examines how Mumia evolves into a warrior for justice rather than seeking to retry the crime in the media. It is a fascinating snapshot into an era that we think of being in the distant past and it is shocking to realize how close it still is. This is the story of a man who refuses to allow adversity to silence his voice. And it is the story of others who bear witness to his message. The message is especially relevant today with the emergence of racism in the form of voter rights acts that seek to once again suppress the voice of minorities. It is an absorbing story.... you really should see it.
Lauren Gural I grew up in the Philadelphia area, and both of my parents were born and raised in Philadelphia as well, so I was more than familiar with Mumia's story. That is - the one the media wants you to know. I never really gave it much thought. As a child and teen, I just assumed, rather ignorantly, that what I was told was true. I also never understood why everyone was so interested in the case after so many years and a conviction had passed. But as I grew, I was able to educate myself more, and in doing so my opinions changed.The best documentaries are the ones that draw emotions. If, afterwords, I don't feel angered or inspired or enlightened, then the doc and the filmmakers didn't do what they intended. There is nothing worse than a bad doc, but there is nothing better than a great one. Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu Jamal is a GREAT documentary. It made me angry, it made me sad, and it made me what to run out of the movie theater and DO something.What I loved about the doc, besides it's ability to draw emotions from viewers, is that it told a story that we aren't familiar with. If you're familiar with Mumia, then you know all about the case, so 2 hours worth of "this-is-why-he's-innocent" really wouldn't have swayed you one way or the other. But Steve took a different, and I believe more powerful, route, to tell Mumia's story. He showed us the Mumia that our media and government want to silence, and by doing so, Steve has given Mumia an even more powerful voice.