Mary Sirhan visits Sirhan Sirhan in San Quentin

About This Item

KPIX News footage from June 19 1969 with Ch.5 reporter Rollin Post featuring scenes of Mary Sirhan leaving San Quentin state prison where she has just visited her son Sirhan Sirhan, who is on death row for the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy. Mary Sirhan is interviewed and says Sirhan is feeling OK. Ends with silent views of May Sirhan leaving San Quentin with Sirhan's younger brother Munir Sirhan. Note that KTVU also shot footage during this interview, which can be seen in DIVA in our film reference number KTVU 45-9. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

Please note this 16mm film reel is affected by audio distortion, caused by warpage to the magnetic soundtrack.

Date
6/19/1969
Format
16mm b&w positive silent/magnetic sound film
Digital Format
mp4 file
Genre
local newsfilm
Copyright Holder
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Duration
2:27
Identifier
KPIX 38899
Views
1803

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