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Field
Up! To Date
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Up to the moments of Victory!
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First
Quarter 2009
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It's About Time
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We
want to acknowledge and give a special thanks to Billy X Jennings and
It's About Time for allowing our fundraiser note-cards to be placed in
the Welcome Package during the BPP 42 Reunion Arts & Culture
Conference. He has shown his committment to our project by interviewing
as well. Billy X is tenacious in keeping the archival data on the
Black Panther Party for Self Defense alive. He has also graciously put
our works in progress on his site for all to see when visiting. www.itsabouttimebpp.com
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Someone Stole
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Now
here is a funny story...
Field
Up Team is very familiar with Mjombu Whip.
He
was very gracious during the 42 BPP Reunion introducing me to Ward
Churchill
When
we left Atlanta, Bullwhip said, "someone stole my piece of
chicken!". We certainly got a laugh.
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Yuri Kochiyama
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Yuri
Kochiyama and Malcolm X were born on May 19th. She is our hero and
mentor and we love her dearly.
Yuri
is more than a human rights activist. She is more than the mother of
civil humanity. She is our dear friend. She is the dear friend of
Sundiata Acoli. She is the dear friend of Assata Shakur. She is the
dear friend of the team of Field Up Productions.
Yuri grew up during hard times. By 1960, she lived in Harlem with her
husband and was the dear friend of Malcolm X and saw him die in her
arms. She fought for the Puerto Rican liberation movement and continues
to dedicate her precious life to the rights of political prisoners. And
in the 21st century, mother Yuri was nominated for the Nobel Peace
Prize.
We love our Yuri. Next month, on our website, we will have a special
letter that Mother Yuri has written to all people who care about
Sundiata, the movement, and this film.
We
welcome mother Yuri aboard this film venture in an effort to free all
political prisoners.
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Brother
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Brother
Smitty graced us with the use of his equipment and he supplied our film
an original poster from the Assata Shakur and Sundiata Acoli defense
campaign fund. It will be used as part of the tour when the film is
completed. We thank Brother Smitty for his generosity.
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We're still in
production for A Power Sun! Although we have encountered dire times,
we are still here and very excited about the film. Each
day, Field Up Productions receive emails about the film's
release date. Although production won't be finished until later this
year, we want our readers and supporters to enjoy the steps and
milestones, up to the moments of ---
Our
victory!
Sundiata Acoli
and the entire Field Up Team wish to thank each person and/or
company for your support.
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Many Many Many
Thank You's!!!
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Bilal
What
can be said of an humble man who gives not only an interview for the
film, but will surprise our audience with a musical tribute dedicated
to Sundiata Acoli. It will be a bonus feature on the dvd after the
film is released. Bilal shares he and his wife, Fulani Sunni Ali,
story as victims of Hoover's COINTELPRO operation and how they
survived as political prisoners.
Dawn
was awed by the interview and was in tranced by the musical
performance.
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The Calendar Is Ready!
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The Calendar Canvases
of Sundiata Acoli
As
a fundraiser for the production of the film, we have put together a
3-year calendar that showcases Sundiata's artwork. This full color
calendar is remarkable. We are asking everyone to purchase a
calendar. Support us by purchasing this keepsake souvenier. It's only
$30.00. Proceeds will go towards the production, editing, and
printing of product. To order, please go to the website, www.fieldup.com and press the donate button. In
the special instructions, type in calendar. Make sure you supply us
with the correct shipping address. This is a worthy cause. It is very
important that we continue to show our support of Sundiata Acoli. We
thank you in advance for your support as well.
Remember it's a three year calendar. Each photo can
be framed too! You will enjoy this work.
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Sundiata's On
FACEBOOK!!!
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Sundiata
is now on Facebook. If you want to send him a message, please do so.
He receives every single one!
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Our My Space Page!!
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Please
visit our My Space Page, at myspace.com/apowersun
, There are tons of pictures, videos and more news and blogs.
Remember you have to be a Myspace member to see the materials.
Also, keep posted on our website, fieldup.com for other
relevant news and events.
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Upcoming
Events
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May 2009, Trailer Edits Begin
Sept 2009- Panther 21 Reunion
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A.P.B. = Call for All Panthers Absent
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If
anyone knows where the following people are, please ask them to get
in touch with me or Jamal Joseph. We would be honored to have them in
the film!
1. Larry Mack
2. Alex McKeiver
3. Joan Bird
4. Afeni Shakur
5. Baba Odinga
6. Richard
"9" Harris
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Thank
you for supporting A Power Sun and Wrack 21. You are extremely
valuable to the making of this project.
Dawn McGhee
Field Up Productions
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Go Bronze!
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Donations up $250.00, automatically
qualify donors to become a Bronze level members of Field Up Productions.
Bronzers are entitled to name placement on our website and pictures
on the MySpace Page, if desired, upon making donation.
Donations greater than
$250.00 receive Bronze level awards, plus a gift! They are
Silverites!!!
Goldeners are company,
foundation and/or corporate sponsorships donating $500.00 or more.
Product name/icon will be placed in the film credits plus the Silver
member benefits.
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Offer Expires: On
Going Until Victory Is Won!
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