Witness Growing Together
As he turns 40, Mike Africa Jr. experiences life with his parents for the first time after they're released from prison. All his adult life, Mike Africa Jr fought for the release of his parents and other imprisoned members of MOVE, a Black revolutionary group in Philadelphia, the United States. Nine members of MOVE were convicted of murder and sentenced to between 30 and 100 years for the death of a police officer in 1978 when a standoff turned into a shootout. The so-called MOVE 9 always maintained their innocence. Mike Jr’s parents, Mike and Debbie Davis, are released on parole with a love for each other that survived four decades of enforced separation. Mike Jr, who was born in prison and raised by extended family, continues a fight for freedom while planning his parents’ wedding. Growing Together is a documentary film by Karen Marks. Published on Monday 6 May 2024.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- Growing Together
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 7 May 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 32
Finish Time
- 11 : 57
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Episode Description
- As he turns 40, Mike Africa Jr. experiences life with his parents for the first time after they're released from prison. All his adult life, Mike Africa Jr fought for the release of his parents and other imprisoned members of MOVE, a Black revolutionary group in Philadelphia, the United States. Nine members of MOVE were convicted of murder and sentenced to between 30 and 100 years for the death of a police officer in 1978 when a standoff turned into a shootout. The so-called MOVE 9 always maintained their innocence. Mike Jr’s parents, Mike and Debbie Davis, are released on parole with a love for each other that survived four decades of enforced separation. Mike Jr, who was born in prison and raised by extended family, continues a fight for freedom while planning his parents’ wedding. Growing Together is a documentary film by Karen Marks. Published on Monday 6 May 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Karen Marks (Producer)
- Queendom Films (Production Unit)