About this Event
3900 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
The Strike is an award-winning documentary about the California Prison Hunger Strike, the largest prisoner
hunger strike in U.S. history. The New York Times described the film as showing how “collective action leads to prison reform.” The film has aired nationally on PBS.
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION FEATURING
Jack Morris A Latino prisoner featured in the film, who spent more than 30 years in solitary confinement in California.
Dolores Canales A leader of family members supporting hunger strikers, also featured in the film, who spent 20 years incarcerated in California.
Professor Jules Lobel Lead counsel for the prisoners portrayed in the film in the related class action lawsuit.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.
