Joan Baez Press Conference / David Harris Arrested (KRON-TV)

About This Item

KRON-TV news footage from July 16th 1969 featuring a press conference with Joan Baez who talks about her husband David Harris's arrest: "Today, as a group of men shot off to the moon. My husband was shot off to prison, for refusing to cooperate with the draft." Baez also talks about an upcoming concert tour of the east coast and expecting a baby in December. This is followed by views of Harris being arrested by Sheriffs. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

Note that we also have footage from this press conference - and of David Harris being arrested - available to view in DIVA, from film ref. no. KPIX 39167.

Date
7/16/1969
Format
16mm color magnetic sound film
Digital Format
mp4 file
Genre
local newsfilm
Copyright Holder
Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc.
Duration
2:47
Identifier
KRON 2023-1
Views
2085

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