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Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal

Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal

Genres

Documentary

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The film chronicles the life and revolutionary times of death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 February 2013

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Self

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter

Self

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Self

Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee

Self

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Self

Cornel West

Cornel West

Self

Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Self

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