Series XVII: Maurice Bishop, 1984-1988, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
The 25-minute documentary Maurice Bishop (1984) reconstructs the events leading up to Maurice Bishop's assassination and the United States invasion of Grenada. The film won an Honorable Mention, Black Filmmakers Paul Robeson Award, at the 1985 Newark Film Festival.
Maurice Bishop, 1984, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
This is a full-length version of the film Maurice Bishop.
Maurice, 1984, inclusive
Maurice, 1984, inclusive
"Maurice Master Spanish", 1984 October 18, inclusive
"Maurice Bishop Grenada", 1984, inclusive
Video
Maurice Bishop premiere: Footage from premiere of the film in Matanzas, 1984, inclusive
Scope and Content Note
This tape contains brief clips from Maurice film premiere. Estela Bravo makes comments, answers questions, and speaks to some individuals. All of the dialog is in Spanish with the exception of conversation with Grenadians. About midway through the footage, there is a shift to Alexander Haig appearing on a program called "Freeman Reports." He is making comments following a 1984 presidential debate between Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale. He responds to one question before the end of the tape.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: Umatic. Duration: 00:10:00.
