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Toni Cade Bambara, a black female filmmaker, dies in Philadelphia.  She had taught screenwriting for 10 years at the SCRIBE Video Center, mentoring several black female filmmakers.   She made several documentaries which frequently dealt with stereotypes of blacks and often wrote and gave presentations about film.  By L. Pardue

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