Interview with Huey P. Newton before trial verdict
About This Item
KPIX-TV news footage from September 1968 with reporter Ben Williams featuring an interview with Huey P. Newton from his jail cell. Newton claims he hasn't received a fair trial, and that the court proceedings so far have reflected the racist attitude of the power structure at large. Newton then talks about his future, including a political campaign for the 7th congressional district. Also includes views of people holding a vigil for Huey P. Newton, and shots of a man waving a flag outside the Alameda County Courthouse with the words "Free Huey" painted on it. Originally remastered, edited and catalogued for the web by Shira Peltzman, in 2012. Note that the verdict in this trial was delivered on September 8, 1968, when Newton was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
This 16mm reversal print was re-scanned in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in November 2024.
- Type of material
- archival newsfilm
- Duration
- 06:11
- 16mm b+w, co-magnetic sound film
- Rights for this video belong to
- CBS5 KPIX-TV
- Date aired
- circa September 1968
- Originally aired on
- KPIX-TV
- Identifier
- KPIX 138992
- Views
- 5245