NATIONTIME – Review by Diane Carson

Producer/director William Greaves’ documentary of the landmark 1972 National Black Political Convention was once feared lost to posterity, then found in a Pittsburgh warehouse. At the time of its production, fear of its militancy dissuaded broadcasters. Further, Greaves edited a seventy minute film, though only an hour version circulated. Thanks to Jane Fonda, who attended the Convention, the Hollywood Press Association, and IndieCollect’s guidance, Nationtime is now restored in a full, 4K version to Greaves’ original intent.

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NATIONTIME, GARY – Review by Lana Wilson-Combs

The documentary vividly illustrates how many of the same issues Blacks fought to overcome during the 1960s and 1970s–like systemic racism and economic injustice–are still being addressed today. Nationtime, Gary is a stark reminder of how important it is for African Americans to not only document and preserve black history, but to never forget the journey and sacrifice that goes along with it.

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