Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (Part 2)

Duration: 12:00

Year Published: 1977

Creator: Phoenix/ BFA Films & Video (PHENIX)

Complete Record: Subject: A controversial man and black congressman, who was charming, a brilliant speaker and one of the black militants who fought oppression and injustice in America. Shots: Opens with Powell in chair (Congress) with microphones in front of him, he is smoking. 1961, he is Education and Labor Committee Chairman. Civil Rights footage - protest movements, Malcolm X speaks to crowd, giving his support to Powell. Lillian Upshure- member of Powell’s Political Club, speaks of rally. Malcolm X walks to Baptist Church, Powell introduces Malcolm as speaker, well dressed black audience watches and claps. “Forum on the Black Revolution”. Powell speaks about Malcolm. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Powell speak together about Rhodesia. Stokely Charmichael. Powell speaks about Black Power, tries to unite black organizations, brought Congress to Harlem. Congress passes War on Poverty bill. LBJ signs with Powell standing behind him. “Current” Powell speaks to interviewer. “Racial tokenism”. Picture of Powell and JFK who credited Powell for laying the foundation for his Great Society program. Powell Amendment. Segregation. Plaque from LBJ. Most powerful black politician in America. Inside Congress. Speaks about Sam Gibbons. Esther James. Men in suits surround many microphones - Wayne Hays. Congress declares war on Powell. Yvette Flores - Powell’s 3rd wife (white). Protests on the steps of Congress- many black people gather. Powell smokes while he speaks. Gerald Ford (House Minority Leader) speaks out against Powell. In the Bahamas, wearing sunglasses. 1968 election. Supreme Court. Hazel Scott (2nd wife) speaks. Narrator at museum shows artifacts relating to Powell. Speech while standing n front of many microphones ends the film. Credits also at end.