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This is an article written at the end of 1985, the year of the bombing. It is a reflection on the events of that day and it highlights the changes that the city has gone through since that day in May. It lays out plans that are being implemented to ensure the safety of the citizens of Philadelphia and what actions have already taken place to secure the city. By A. Wilkins

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

The city of Philadelphia is being sued by a survivor of the bombing. It examines the MOVE bombing as an example of police misconduct and law enforcement gone wrong. There is a possibility of a payout if the plaintiff wins.  By A. Wilkins

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
 

Boyette, Michael. . "Let it burn!" : the Philadelphia tragedy / Michael Boyette with Randi Boyette. [0809245434 ] Chicago : Contemporary Books, 1989.
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.9.N4 B69 1989

This is a detailed, first hand, account of the events on May 13th, 1985. The exact times of the day when the specific events occurred are recorded. It is a timeline of not only the entire day but the events leading up to May 13th, and the effects of the bombing. It examines the mindset and the status of the people living in the neighborhood at the time.  By A. Wilkins

Assefa, Hizkias. . Extremist groups and conflict resolution : the MOVE crisis in Philadelphia / Hizkias Assefa and Paul Wahrhaftig. [027592694X (alk. paper) ] New York : Praeger, 1988.
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.9.N4 A87 1988

Takes look at the motives behind the events of the violence on May 13th, 1985. Who was involved, who made the decision to fire, why did this happen? All these questions are addressed and answered as best they can.  By A. Wilkins

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Anderson, John, 1954 Mar. 27- .  Burning down the house : MOVE and the tragedy of Philadelphia / John Anderson and Hilary Hevenor. [0393024601 : ] New York : Norton, c1987.

Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.9.N4 A53 1987

This book gives a detailed review of what the MOVE organization is and the effects that it had in Philadelphia. It also tells the story leading up to the bombing of Osage Avenue and the events that followed. It explores the events of that fateful day in Philadelphia discussing social and political issues surrounding the event.  By A. Wilkins

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tagged MOVE bombing osage_avenue pfdoctype_book by wellske ...on 29-NOV-06