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California: From Hollywood to Silicon Valley

The DocumentaryThe Californian Century
Episode 4 of 5

The story of Kathleen Cleaver. the Black Panther Party and Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing Californian politician who took over as mayor of San Francisco.

Actor Stanley Tucci tells the story of Kathleen Cleaver, a leading light in the short-lived but highly influential Black Panther Party which was born in Oakland, California. And he explores the contribution of Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing Californian politician who took over as mayor of San Francisco after the murders of Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone.

Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester
Producer: Laurence Grissell

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27 minutes

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Sun 12 Jul 202018:32GMT
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  • Wed 8 Jul 202010:32GMT
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  • Wed 8 Jul 202021:32GMT
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  • Wed 8 Jul 202022:32GMT
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  • Sun 12 Jul 202018:32GMT
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