Alcatraz Interview with Al Miller

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KPIX's Don Knapp reports from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, on December 22nd 1969. There are views of American Indians dancing dressed in native costume and Al Miller is interviewed, explaining they have come to San Francisco not just to demonstrate but also to: "Claim Alcatraz Island for all the natives in this land."

Originally aired on
KPIX Eye on the Bay News
Date aired
12/22/1969
Recording medium
16mm color magnetic sound film
1:42
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Type of material
archival news film
Event
Occupation of Alcatraz
Identifier
KPIX 100956
Views
10058

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Over a year ago, Alex Cherian - Film Archivist wrote…

Once again James, thanks for this information. I'll have the supporting text updated in DIVA. I appreciate your help.

Over a year ago, James wrote…

That's SF State student and friend of Richard Oakes, Al Miller being interviewed by the reporter. One of the rare "shots" of Al without wearing his "Wavoka Hat".

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