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'Save the Children' documentary a call to action

“In 1972, during a time of political and racial unrest, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and his newly formed organization Operation PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity) sought ways to empower Black excellence in business, arts and culture. This led Rev. Jackson to organize and produce a five-day landmark festival called PUSH EXPO with the theme, ‘Save The Children.’ Rev. Jackson insisted the event be documented and a film crew was assembled. A feature-length movie was released in 1973, but after a limited theatrical run, it was pulled from the theaters and has remained virtually unseen for almost 50 years. In 2021, Rev. Jackson, his wife Jacqueline, their son Yusef, and Stan Lathan embarked on a mission to resurrect and re-release the film.”