The Bombing of Osage Avenue
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary examining the tragedy which occured in West Philadelphia on May 13, 1985, when 11 people died and 61 families lost their homes in a fire which resulted from a bombing. The tragedy occured as a result of a confrontation between the city of Philadelphia and the members of a radical grou
Cast & Crew
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Louis Massiah
Director
Toni Cade Bambara
Writer
Lillian Leak
Associate Producer
Louis Massiah
Producer
Keith Miller
Videography
David Othmer
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Bombing of Osage Avenue
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Whyy
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A documentary examining the tragedy which occured in West Philadelphia on May 13, 1985, when 11 people died and 61 families lost their homes in a fire which resulted from a bombing. The tragedy occured as a result of a confrontation between the city of Philadelphia and the members of a radical group known as MOVE. The program takes a look at the Cobbs Creek Park neighborhood where the blaze occured, focusing on the area's growth and its future. Included in the documentary is footage of the bombing and the resulting fire as well as clips from the MOVE Commission Hearings, and testimony from the victims of the tragedy.
Director
Louis Massiah
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Bombing of Osage Avenue
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987
Production Company
Whyy
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
