raúlrsalinas and the Poetry of Liberation
Documentary (in development)
Synopsis
raúlrsalinas and the Poetry of Liberation traces the arc of Xicanindio elder poet/activist raúlsalinas’ work as a writer, as well as the social forces and political movements that have influenced his life’s work as a champion for human rights. His life’s journey has taken him from urban streets to migrant trails, through the juvenile justice system, state and federal prison, to his involvement in shutting down Marion Penitentiary, one of this nation’s first super max prisons, during what is now known as the prison rebellion years, to finally his post-prison odyssey as an advocate for peace and justice. Funded by Humanities Texas and the ITVS Diversity Development Fund.
Personel
Laura Varela, Producer/Director
Anne Lewis, Associate Producer/Editor
Catherine Herrera, Associate Producer
Nancy Schiesari, Director of Photography
Jesse Borrego, Narrator
Project Advisors
Louis Mendoza (lead advisor), Alan Eladio Gómez, Antonia I. Castañeda, B.V. Olguin, Norma E. Cantú, Dr. Arturo Madrid
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Images
Salinas and friends during the Zoot Suit years.
Salinas at the People's World Rally in Seattle (circa
1973)
Salinas with friends at yard in Marion Federal
Penetintiary. Rafael Cancel Miranda at top right.
Photo Courtesy of Special Collection, Stanford
University Libraries. (Circa 1972)
Raúl Salinas Circa 2000 Photo by Mary K Bruton, MKB
Photography