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Angela Davis le procès d'une icône

S4 E6
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2021

*Warning:* This video contains historical scenes of violence that may shock an unprepared audience. Cigarettes are present. It is one of the most famous political trials in U.S. history: in 1972, Angela Davis was tried for her participation in a bloody hostage situation that resulted in the death of a federal judge. The young philosophy teacher claimed her innocence. But she is black, a communist and a Black Power activist... In an America torn by racism and the Vietnam War, she risks the death penalty.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Canadian and World Studies Histoire (Études canadiennes et mondiales)
Skills:
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Diversity and Inclusion
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage
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E6 : Angela Davis le procès d'une icône

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It is one of the most famous political trials in U.S. history: in 1972, Angela Davis was tried for her participation in a bloody hostage situation that resulted in the death of a federal judge. The young philosophy teacher claimed her innocence. But she is black, a communist and a Black Power activist... In an America torn by racism…
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Levels:
Secondary Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Canadian and World Studies Histoire (Études canadiennes et mondiales)
Skills:
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Diversity and Inclusion
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage