Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre

Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre

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.

Release Date

July 30, 1974

Status

Released

Original Title

Frame-up! The Imprisonment of Martin Sostre

Runtime

30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English