This is the story of how the film Bombing of Osage Avenue was made. It is the history behind the director and how and why he got the footage that he did. Louis Massiah was born in Philadelphia and still lives there and he is a strong presence in the film community of the city. By A. Wilkins
belongs to Bombing of Osage Avenue, 1985 project
tagged MOVE bombing cobbs_creek osage_avenue pfdoctype_newspapers_articles_&_reviews pfpeople_louis_massiah by wellske ...on 05-DEC-06
tagged MOVE bombing cobbs_creek osage_avenue pfdoctype_newspapers_articles_&_reviews pfpeople_louis_massiah by wellske ...on 05-DEC-06
This film describes the confrontation between the MOVE organization and the Philadelphia Law Enforcement. On May 13th, 1985, 11 men, women and children members of MOVE were killed and 61 homes destroyed by fire. The film explores the history of Blacks in Philadelphia and the MOVE organization during this time period. By A. Wilkins
belongs to Bombing of Osage Avenue, 1985 project
tagged MOVE cobbs_creek pfdoctype_film pffilmtitle_the_bombing_of_osage_avenue pfpeople_louis_massiah pfpeople_toni_cade_bambara by wellske ...and 1 other person ...on 29-NOV-06
tagged MOVE cobbs_creek pfdoctype_film pffilmtitle_the_bombing_of_osage_avenue pfpeople_louis_massiah pfpeople_toni_cade_bambara by wellske ...and 1 other person ...on 29-NOV-06
belongs to 1985-1995 Films, Philadelphia Film History project
tagged MOVE cobbs_creek pfdoctype_film pffilmtitle_the_bombing_of_osage_avenue pfpeople_louis_massiah pfpeople_toni_cade_bambara by wellske ...and 1 other person ...on 29-NOV-06
tagged MOVE cobbs_creek pfdoctype_film pffilmtitle_the_bombing_of_osage_avenue pfpeople_louis_massiah pfpeople_toni_cade_bambara by wellske ...and 1 other person ...on 29-NOV-06


