Black August

The film focuses on the last 14 months of George Jackson's life, detailing his time in California's industrial prison complex. Jackson, sentenced to one year-to-life for a gas station robbery, spent 11 years incarcerated, including 7 years in solitary confinement.

Black August presents a powerful narrative that addresses the systemic issues within the prison system and the impact of racism on individuals like Jackson. With a cast that includes Gary Dourdan and Vonetta McGee, the film aims to shed light on the broader implications of Jackson's life and the socio-political climate of the time.