This remarkable film by Shola Lynch focuses on the life of revolutionary icon and champion of free speech Angela Davis. Davis was a professor at UCLA, an open member of the Communist Party, and an associate of the Black Panthers whose activism led to controversy and provocation. A pivotal moment in Davis’s life came in 1970 when she was charged with conspiracy in kidnapping and murder after Jonathan Jackson’s abduction of a judge from his Marin County courtroom, which resulted in a police shoot-out that left four people dead, including Jackson. Fearing an unfair trial, Davis went underground before her arrest. While Davis was eventually acquitted by an all-white jury, the story of this highly publicized and divisive case conjures up very current issues around race, gun control, and political bias. Since the conclusion of the trial, Davis has toured the world lecturing about her experiences. Through Davis’s own words, archival footage, and innovative recreations, this exceptional film cements these important accounts into an enduring record.  ST