Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre

Overview

Examining the case of Martin Sostre, a black Puerto Rican bookstore owner in Buffalo, New York who was framed on drug possession charges in 1967 and sentenced to prison, this film shows how the American justice system can be abused for purposes of political repression.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 30, 1974

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Production

Inc.,Pacific Street Film Projects

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site