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Black August DVD from the American Black Film Festival DVD Series stars Gary Dourdan as inmate activist George Lester Jackson. This powerful drama traces Jackson's spiritual journey and violent fate, from a one-year-to-life sentence to becoming a flashpoint for revolution in San Quentin's history. The film explores his leadership within the Black Guerrilla Family and the events leading up to the fierce August day that shocked the world. This factory-sealed Warner Home Video release includes special features such as deleted scenes and is presented in a matted widescreen format.