Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre (1974)
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: July 30, 1974
Production: Pacific Street Film Projects, Inc.
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre about?
- 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.
- Who directed Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre?
- Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre was directed by Howard Blatt, Joel Sucher, Steven Fischler.
- How long is Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre?
- Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre?
- Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre is a Documentary film.