43 Years: Meet the Man Held in Solitary Confinement Longer than any Prisoner in U.S. History

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  • Опубликовано: 28 мар 2019
  • Albert Woodfox is a former political prisoner who was held in solitary confinement for 43 years until he won his freedom just over three years ago. Now he is traveling the world and joins us in studio to discuss his new memoir, “Solitary: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement. My Story of Transformation and Hope.” In it, he writes about his childhood and how his mother struggled to keep the family cared for, how as a teenager and young man he was in and out of jails and prisons, and how he became radicalized when he met members of the Black Panther Party and went on to establish the first chapter of the organization at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana, to address horrific conditions at the former cotton plantation. Not long after this, he and fellow prisoner Herman Wallace were accused in 1972 of stabbing prison guard Brent Miller. The two men always maintained their innocence, saying they were targeted because of their political activity. Woodfox, Wallace and and a third man, Robert King, became collectively known as the Angola 3. For decades Amnesty International and other groups campaigned for their release. “Solitary confinement … is the most horrible and brutal nonphysical attack upon a human being,” Woodfox says.
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  • @bundleofperceptions1397
    @bundleofperceptions1397 5 лет назад +766

    The guards and warden who kept this man in solitary, should be put in solitary, and the door welded permanently shut .

    • @cptmiller132
      @cptmiller132 5 лет назад +8

      @onlyfacts prove it?

    • @thephenomenon6258
      @thephenomenon6258 5 лет назад +3

      Bundle of Perceptions yes indeed

    • @marymack6851
      @marymack6851 5 лет назад +15

      To:-- Bundle Of Perceptions- When there Arses is Roasting in the fires of Hell they'll be no escape..All the Fire-Brigades on Earth won't have enuff water to QUENCH THESE VERMIN who took away this man's Freedom...He's a Phoenix and has risen out the ashes they dam well won't...God Bless Albert and you to BUNDLE OF PERCEPTIONS.. FROM:--- IRELAND WITH WARMTH- PEACE- AND THE UT-MOST RESPECT......

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx 5 лет назад +1

      💯

    • @ArlenaMassey
      @ArlenaMassey 5 лет назад +10

      i say those guards get the death of a thousands cuts. just like mao!

  • @wiggywil
    @wiggywil 5 лет назад +383

    I'm 41 years old..This man has been locked in a closet ALL of my life, and then some...I CANNOT IMAGINE!!!

    • @sweetpea1531
      @sweetpea1531 5 лет назад +2

      @Joe Ann AMEN .... AMEN..... AMEN ! 4/20/2019

    • @adambarney1137
      @adambarney1137 5 лет назад +8

      Im 42 year old I digg it brother

    • @donaldsummons5768
      @donaldsummons5768 5 лет назад +8

      I’ll be 40 in a month, I can’t even figure out how to believe what I know to be true. This kinda got me f’ed UP. Smmfh

    • @o-megasupreme1188
      @o-megasupreme1188 5 лет назад +5

      FAXTZ IM 43 !!!! IDK HOW HE REELI MANAGED !!! A MONTH ALMOST DROVE ME LOONEY !!! BUT IT MADE ME A STRONGER INDIVIDUAL !!!!!

    • @skionen1781
      @skionen1781 4 года назад +6

      i would lose my mind in 2 days shit. Wow 43 years in solitary confinement thats crazy

  • @klipkultur2951
    @klipkultur2951 5 лет назад +105

    I'll never complain about my own life. Thank you Albert and Herman.

  • @SensoriaMaRia
    @SensoriaMaRia 5 лет назад +168

    Mr. Woodfox, you are an example of resilience rarely observed in our human family. You were a resilient child. A resilient young warrior. That you had to further develop your resilience through 43 years of one of the most spirit breaking conditions is a TRAVESTY. But NOT a tragedy as you live, you know love, you share your wise voice for any seeking to break their chains. THEY did not break you. I love YOU!

  • @sheronturner8787
    @sheronturner8787 5 лет назад +180

    He has been down but not broken. A strong black man.Let your voice be heard brother.One love from Jamaica.

  • @cuteshoesandbags8094
    @cuteshoesandbags8094 5 лет назад +59

    Unjustly imprisoned for 43 years in solitary. This man is not a man, he's a superman!

    • @qdaves8101
      @qdaves8101 3 года назад +1

      Facts protecting yourself physically anit shit Hollywood exaggerated that shit the real issue is the psychological factors is the worst

  • @majormediaproductions
    @majormediaproductions 5 лет назад +268

    Very articulate and never lost his mind
    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾A miracle indeed #SpeechlessAndSaddened🙁

    • @bessieking3797
      @bessieking3797 3 года назад +11

      God is a way maker, this man's purpose continues.

    • @nasashadavis1726
      @nasashadavis1726 3 года назад +4

      A miracle that only God could provide indeed🙏🏾✨

  • @2enchant
    @2enchant 5 лет назад +29

    OMG. I am speechless. 43 years. Dam this system tried to break this man. His settlement should START at a BILLION dollars.

    • @h_uskyy2191
      @h_uskyy2191 Год назад

      + free access to one of those places that freezes ur body until they figure out a way to bring you back to life😂

  • @leostar.7
    @leostar.7 5 лет назад +182

    Crime' s against Humanity.

    • @brendahobbs4486
      @brendahobbs4486 5 лет назад +7

      Prisons are crimes against humanity.

    • @leostar.7
      @leostar.7 5 лет назад +8

      @@brendahobbs4486 the mistreatment of prisoners is.

    • @pandroidigital
      @pandroidigital 5 лет назад +2

      Crimes

    • @khnemu4u
      @khnemu4u 3 года назад +1

      Yes that's exactly what it is.

    • @louise-yo7kz
      @louise-yo7kz 3 года назад +1

      Exactly

  • @debracecchi
    @debracecchi 5 лет назад +466

    Truth be told this was 43 years as a slave.

    • @gsmovemovement9161
      @gsmovemovement9161 5 лет назад +41

      Truth be told we are still slaves even when you feel free

    • @debracecchi
      @debracecchi 5 лет назад +12

      @@gsmovemovement9161 and you never lied.

    • @k.i.s.s..
      @k.i.s.s.. 5 лет назад +2

      Not quite he didn't have to do any work and nobody to talk to.

    • @chaseisaac9563
      @chaseisaac9563 5 лет назад +7

      Mrs.Cecchi I am interested on hearing your prospective on racial inequalities in America and throughout the world I see that we visit the same channels and part of me thinks we have the same requirements and demands for the oppressors you should start a commentary channel.

    • @wesleyhempoli5548
      @wesleyhempoli5548 5 лет назад +6

      You dont know what a slave is. Sitting in a cell isnt slavery.

  • @brewilly8577
    @brewilly8577 5 лет назад +145

    “You’re aware of your condition based on your level of consciousness.” I am in eternally grateful you have shared your experience of this life. Thank you Albert.

  • @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909
    @ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909 5 лет назад +210

    How did he not lose his mind! That's a strong mind! Bless you!

    • @marlomills6800
      @marlomills6800 5 лет назад +19

      Thee ABSOLUTE Grace of the MOST HIGH LIVING GOD!

    • @TheSuperbeauty24
      @TheSuperbeauty24 5 лет назад +11

      He's a chosen child of the most high. NOTHING a demon tries can break him. His ancestors kept him and his sanity.

    • @hotward2000
      @hotward2000 5 лет назад +2

      Tbone Touch Hadebe that’s what they want you to do, lose your mind. The mental has to stay strong

    • @paul.1687
      @paul.1687 5 лет назад +3

      God thats the only thing

    • @notyourmomyousnowflake3533
      @notyourmomyousnowflake3533 3 года назад +5

      His ego was well managed. Selfless people are resilient to deprivation.

  • @theresewalters1696
    @theresewalters1696 5 лет назад +337

    Wow! Unbroken. No ordinary man.

    • @brendahobbs4486
      @brendahobbs4486 5 лет назад +17

      God is with him.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx 5 лет назад +10

      God's doing.

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 3 года назад +14

      No way this man doesn’t have God in his heart. No man would survive that amount of solitary without the grace of God.

    • @andreac6024
      @andreac6024 3 года назад +5

      My sentiment exactly! God has him in his right mind for a purpose! That man should not be in his right mind.

    • @barbarathompson6205
      @barbarathompson6205 3 года назад +7

      THE MOST HIGH GOD YAH! WILL HAVE HIS WAY WITH THEM !!!! WHAT GOES AROUND COMES BACK AROUND!!!!!

  • @dabay200
    @dabay200 5 лет назад +716

    This is American institutional & systematic racism at it is finest - an absolute disgrace where the criminal justice system is one of the most racist and unjust, even Mandela's 26 years in prison seems like a short vacation compared to this. Woodfox is a superhero, most people would have gone insane.

    • @frederickweeksjr.1189
      @frederickweeksjr.1189 5 лет назад +32

      I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE LORD RULES.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 лет назад +10

      Dinal Abay
      What's racism got to do with this? He said himself he was targeted due to his activism.
      America isn't systematically or institutionally racist - that's just a catchphrase.
      America overwhelmingly voted in a black president not once but TWICE

    • @TheCurtiskeys
      @TheCurtiskeys 5 лет назад +35

      @@ItsNotRealLife what planet you live on? It doesn't even make sense what you said. If you are not white you are the most ignorant person that I've ever read a comment from.
      You will be made aware I promise you that.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 лет назад +4

      @@frederickweeksjr.1189
      You'll have a very long wait he's already 2,019 years late

    • @thecargotsold
      @thecargotsold 5 лет назад +17

      @@ItsNotRealLife you are an imbecile

  • @MrLebronjames2324
    @MrLebronjames2324 5 лет назад +195

    the prison should be held accountable for ALL deaths.

    • @rodneycook345
      @rodneycook345 3 года назад +1

      No they should be taken and held as such in like conditions; their women and children, the same. Do unto them that have done onto thee. People that shed blood don't know what it's like until theirs is shed: and eye for an eye!

    • @fonda7760
      @fonda7760 3 года назад +1

      They should be held responsible for all rapes as well.

  • @joyfulsoul1702
    @joyfulsoul1702 5 лет назад +75

    Beautiful halo Mr. Albert Woodfox. You are a part of that chosen generation, you are highly favoured indeed.

    • @hunkgolden5584
      @hunkgolden5584 5 лет назад

      No he isn't you fucking loser. The Baby Boomers are the worst and most selfish generation of maggots ever shown to humanity. Every young person knows that truth now. I'm glad these pieces of shit are dying off now. Good riddance to bad rubbish. The baby boomers with a scum of the fucking Earth may they rot in hell forever. Thank God that's not going to take long. Those pictures are dropping like flies now and I for one think it's awesome and I'm happy

  • @peekeyeseek
    @peekeyeseek 5 лет назад +181

    Now that is a book I'd like to read.

  • @babycakes2077
    @babycakes2077 5 лет назад +161

    Albert wodfox, YOU are extraordinary, my man! Good hair too ❤️

    • @SensoriaMaRia
      @SensoriaMaRia 5 лет назад +11

      Beautiful hair. Beautiful soul. Beautiful BEING. 💜

    • @pohakumana4288
      @pohakumana4288 5 лет назад +5

      Sportin dat fro, power to the people! Woohoo Oakland 69'.

  • @transporterIII
    @transporterIII 5 лет назад +212

    so much for the Constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment

    • @seelook2064
      @seelook2064 5 лет назад +3

      Johnathan Myers you dont have a clue.. even if your incarcerated(held captive) THEY still till you time (minutes) to call FAMILY. Hold you mail so on

    • @jahneastanfield2662
      @jahneastanfield2662 5 лет назад +2

      That part!

    • @hangukhiphop
      @hangukhiphop 3 года назад +1

      there's a loophole, you see: make it usual!

  • @nobuhlekhumalo6106
    @nobuhlekhumalo6106 5 лет назад +38

    God has always given people of African diaspora strength through all that has been done to break our spirit...
    The African spirit is a strong spirit...
    To God be the glory

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 3 года назад +1

      I’m have to agree with you to an extend but really all people who have the Holy Spirit and believe in Jesus Christ has that strength in them.

    • @theoriginal668
      @theoriginal668 3 года назад +1

      @@juanio7036 wrong

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 3 года назад

      The original man Care to elaborate

    • @juanio7036
      @juanio7036 3 года назад

      R B Sweeting It’s not about color but Jesus Christ wasn’t really white if he was born in that region at that time it’s mainly brown skin more so but who knows. The point is the message not the color.

    • @mathewprusak2052
      @mathewprusak2052 2 года назад

      @@juanio7036 don't waste your time arguing with people who have nothing but hate in their heart. Don't cast your pearls before swine.

  • @RickDaddyTV
    @RickDaddyTV 5 лет назад +42

    Denzel Washington wins an Oscar playing this role in a film.. I could see it now

    • @yushar.2993
      @yushar.2993 3 года назад

      Played a similar role in Hurricane.

    • @sylvesterhurt447
      @sylvesterhurt447 3 года назад +3

      Should have justice served and the reason he went to prison (rights and reparations for blacks) should be met so all that time wouldn’t be in vain. That would be an “Oscar” win for the culture.

    • @markeithswain6470
      @markeithswain6470 3 года назад

      Fuck a movie this real life. This shit fucked up

    • @robertcaffrey6097
      @robertcaffrey6097 3 года назад

      I was thinking the very same, no one else could do such a story/movie justice. Densil actually looks and sounds very much like Albert Woodfox himself. A movie portrayal would be an extreme psychological roller coaster through helland back .

    • @longbeachmaumba7059
      @longbeachmaumba7059 3 года назад

      Definitely

  • @hughlowe4431
    @hughlowe4431 5 лет назад +34

    The frigged up American racist system. This brother shows love for humanity . I totally respect him

  • @jazzypea4950
    @jazzypea4950 5 лет назад +109

    Thank God this gentleman survived to tell his story, saddened by the dehumanizing conditions he was subjected too.
    Unfortunately this story echoes the voices of many blacks who are still imprisoned in the system.
    2019 Colonialism still exist in law of the lands. Untill those laws are addressed there will be no equality for a nation of people, who are wronged all around the world. Whilst the onlookers pretends not to see the suffering from the injustice inflicted by others who holds authorities status.

    • @emmanuelolodun848
      @emmanuelolodun848 5 лет назад +2

      Did he survive? 43yrs wasted, 43yrs of unfulfilled destiny and impact. 43yrs of oppression and injustice. Nope he didn't survive they killed his youth

    • @thirdeffect
      @thirdeffect 3 года назад +1

      Peace and love from Magreb Al Aqsa Morocco 🇲🇦🕋🖐🏾❤️☪️

  • @aiden359
    @aiden359 5 лет назад +533

    Most lose their minds after just a few days. This is extraordinary

    • @deemays12
      @deemays12 5 лет назад +4

      Aiden G yes, lose their minds for sure

    • @annmcdonald7713
      @annmcdonald7713 5 лет назад +1

      Indeed

    • @talentedcreole9340
      @talentedcreole9340 5 лет назад +11

      Aiden G The secret is to read....

    • @aprilgatewood2008
      @aprilgatewood2008 5 лет назад +19

      Yes I got locked up for 2 weeks and thought I was going g to lose my mind. I can't even imagine what he went through...This saddens my ♥... Cause its so many more going through the same thing...

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 лет назад +1

      Aiden G
      No they dont

  • @jonathand.b.9562
    @jonathand.b.9562 5 лет назад +36

    smh. I couldn't even work for a prison after finding out one of the prisoners were in solitary confinement for that long. That's a reason to quit immediately

    • @hindioliver7368
      @hindioliver7368 3 года назад +5

      Most of the security guards are criminals also, just like most police?

    • @thetruthhurts131
      @thetruthhurts131 3 года назад

      @@hindioliver7368Where is the statistic of that?

  • @ronque23
    @ronque23 5 лет назад +27

    What a powerful brother! God bless him. Now let’s learn from him so those 44 years 10 months don’t go wasted

  • @RubinaMerchant
    @RubinaMerchant 5 лет назад +84

    So much suffering!
    Yet, is not bitter and wants good for others. God Bless.
    Solitary confinement is the worst kind of abuse/punishment.

    • @onyibiafra
      @onyibiafra 5 лет назад

      How do you know he is not bitter?

    • @RubinaMerchant
      @RubinaMerchant 5 лет назад +7

      @@onyibiafra If he was bitter it would show in his face and his deeds. He would not want to help others, he would hate everyone for what he has been through and had to endure.

    • @onyibiafra
      @onyibiafra 5 лет назад

      @@RubinaMerchant you are not with him in the privacy of his home when he is alone. I am challenging you because our oppressors would rather we remain silent against the barbaric oppression, and your suggestion fits that narrative. It does not mean he is unable to create some good out of this experience, but do not for once think he is smiley willy. 43yrs is a life time, especially when you are INNOCENT

    • @TheSuperbeauty24
      @TheSuperbeauty24 5 лет назад +3

      @@RubinaMerchant i agree he is NOT bitter. However had he been, NOBODY could blame him

    • @RubinaMerchant
      @RubinaMerchant 5 лет назад +1

      @@TheSuperbeauty24 True.

  • @CC-gx2vb
    @CC-gx2vb 5 лет назад +24

    I love my people so spiritually strong and resilient! My grandma always said they can lock your body but not your mind. It saddens me a lot of black men have one goal and that is to be free. Not a scientist doctor teacher engineer etc but to be free!!

  • @universalsuccess3776
    @universalsuccess3776 5 лет назад +19

    Honestly they wanted him to pass. Its extraordinary this man is still alive. Amazing

  • @patsylewis1138
    @patsylewis1138 5 лет назад +81

    This man is incredible

  • @susana9912
    @susana9912 3 года назад +42

    The first thing he did was visit his mother’s grave. Dear god, they took that away from him.. so F’n wrong.

  • @horusallegory
    @horusallegory 5 лет назад +11

    Mastery requires isolation. The interviewers never asked him about his UNDERSTANDING of the CRIMINAL SYSTEM and IT'S SEVERAL CIRCUITS!!!! This Man is a MASTER PLANNER and ORGANIZER the people who run these SYSTEM'S knew his mind was too powerful. You inspire me to plan and organize even more to reach your level of CONSCIOUSNESS!!! ✊💪✌🙌☝👍

  • @tahquameken
    @tahquameken 5 лет назад +82

    Sadly their is no rights in the US.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 лет назад

      tahquameken
      Don't talk stupid

    • @hollywoodhawkins9730
      @hollywoodhawkins9730 5 лет назад

      @@ItsNotRealLife you love black people

    • @TheWordOfTheStreet
      @TheWordOfTheStreet 5 лет назад +2

      exactly. the government is the enemy

    • @tahquameken
      @tahquameken 5 лет назад +2

      @Joe Ann I see more hate than ever. It has become "normal".

    • @tahquameken
      @tahquameken 5 лет назад +1

      @@TheWordOfTheStreet The US is just another a backward authoritarian country that will imprison anyone that doesn't fit their agenda.

  • @dentgent768
    @dentgent768 5 лет назад +12

    It's not the justice system, it's the "just us" system, a business based on profiting from the less fortunate. The hate I'm feeling has me in tears. WE ARE NOT THE SAME!

  • @mothersgauri4137
    @mothersgauri4137 5 лет назад +12

    This is heart wrenching yet incredibly inspiring at the same time. Honestly, this is the sort of person that should be leading our country ! A man of honesty, principles and heart. What an irony to see what is happening in our country.

  • @antoinejones448
    @antoinejones448 5 лет назад +23

    A true political soldier.one of the strongest men I've ever seen ✊✊✊✊

  • @herecomesnanna
    @herecomesnanna 5 лет назад +15

    I am in awe, sir. Thank you for your story, your honesty and your immense compassion.

  • @lastgreatest7821
    @lastgreatest7821 5 лет назад +54

    If The Salvages treat us Bad: Why do we treat ourselves Bad ? Where is The Logic?
    Peace Love and Understanding.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx 5 лет назад +1

      I agree 💯

    • @ohioono6636
      @ohioono6636 3 года назад +2

      Where is your logic coming on here to say some off topic shit? That's the same as when they say what about Chicago when a brother gets shot. Wrong video for that

  • @Mzsixta
    @Mzsixta 5 лет назад +5

    Everyone should support this man and buy his book.

  • @sophiagarcia3687
    @sophiagarcia3687 3 года назад +8

    It makes me sad when I hear his story i get tearing eye but yet gives me alot of hope my lil brother been locked up for 20 years at the age of 16 he been serving his time in a max prison 23&1 setting, he projected to come home 2061, God willing he come home earlier 🙏

    • @nosajoyidoni9248
      @nosajoyidoni9248 3 года назад

      God we come through for him in Jesus Matchless Name Amen!

    • @tanyajones1643
      @tanyajones1643 2 года назад +1

      I just recently found out I had a brother and he's been locked up for 31 years. Praying for both of our brothers!🙏🙏❤❤

  • @NYCStateofMind7
    @NYCStateofMind7 5 лет назад +135

    Department of INJUSTICE

  • @alhamilton8690
    @alhamilton8690 3 года назад +11

    Congratulations to the man who held on to his honor and convictions

  • @user-sh5iu1lq6x
    @user-sh5iu1lq6x 3 года назад +14

    It's incredible that he's still sane after this. Absolutely incredible

  • @Katie2986
    @Katie2986 3 года назад +6

    Oh dear God, how anyone comes through that with even a shred of sanity is beyond me. ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿

  • @StrawberryKisses2
    @StrawberryKisses2 5 лет назад +24

    43years? That's inhumane. They will all suffer for their wrong doings.

    • @krislarsen6546
      @krislarsen6546 2 года назад +1

      It's beyond inhumane it's monstrous I would compare it to child molesters

    • @glennwall552
      @glennwall552 2 года назад

      Never will they suffer fact

    • @hollyharte7831
      @hollyharte7831 Год назад

      They will answer to the Most High God hallelujah

  • @ronndadon4705
    @ronndadon4705 5 лет назад +6

    This is insane. 43 years of being in one room non stop.

  • @YoungHustlaC1
    @YoungHustlaC1 5 лет назад +36

    Someone will have to pay dearly for what they did to this man

  • @zenfirefly5417
    @zenfirefly5417 5 лет назад +3

    YOU HAVE EVOLVED INTO A SUPER HUMAN....A CONSIOUSNESS MOST OF US WILL NEVER REACH BECAUSE YOU HAVE EARNED IT ...GOD BLESS.

  • @ArlenaMassey
    @ArlenaMassey 5 лет назад +92

    diesel therapy is wickedness too! these issues people don't even consider. incarceration is not very often exactly appropriate. good work amy goodman you are the very best!! this man is a victim of an immature and wicked society.

    • @MrGrace
      @MrGrace 5 лет назад +3

      I love the work that Amy does. She is truly a saint.

    • @jenniferhill8776
      @jenniferhill8776 5 лет назад

      Is diesel therapy mentioned in this video?

    • @SD-hc4nj
      @SD-hc4nj 5 лет назад +1

      @@jenniferhill8776 but it's still horrific nonetheless

    • @bessieking3797
      @bessieking3797 3 года назад +2

      Not immature, these individuals are well versed in discrimination and bigotry. They are very knowledgeable of the lowdown dirty way they behave.

  • @kingoftheworld53
    @kingoftheworld53 5 лет назад +43

    Support this man's story, buy his book.

    • @tonyortiz1890
      @tonyortiz1890 3 года назад

      I will indeed a real warrior

    • @djfurkz
      @djfurkz Год назад

      @@tonyortiz1890 did you buy it

    • @nenavasold4702
      @nenavasold4702 Год назад

      yes. He is a hero for humanity . I will buy and share with my grandchildren. may the GOD have mercy on people

  • @kinggilyard222
    @kinggilyard222 5 лет назад +19

    GOD is good! Much Respect to this man!

    • @sychophantt
      @sychophantt 3 года назад +1

      if God is good why did he let him rot for 43 years?

  • @deemays12
    @deemays12 5 лет назад +18

    All I can say is:Wow!!

  • @redpenink12
    @redpenink12 5 лет назад +15

    Thank you Democracy Now for producing this content!

  • @reeceew2879
    @reeceew2879 5 лет назад +128

    REVENGE IS MINE, SAID THE LORD! SOMEONE WILL PAY FOR THAT.

    • @thehuntx
      @thehuntx 5 лет назад +2

      💯

    • @theo2fly
      @theo2fly 5 лет назад +12

      Yea that has been said that 400+ years...

    • @emmanuelolodun848
      @emmanuelolodun848 5 лет назад +4

      As a Christian I believe in God but Speaking my human self... That stuff is brainwash. They wasted 42yrs of his life

    • @piedramultiaristas8573
      @piedramultiaristas8573 5 лет назад +1

      @@theo2fly Ok but youl see it promise

    • @reeceew2879
      @reeceew2879 5 лет назад +6

      @@emmanuelolodun848 Well, I'M NOT A CHRISTIAN! CHRISTIANITY WAS CREATED BY SATAN THE DEVIL. IT IS THE BIGGEST, I MEAN THE BIGGEST BRAINWASHING, THE WORLD HAVE BEEN DECEIVED. GOD SON WAS NEVER A CHRISTIAN. HE WAS ALWAYS HEBREW, FROM THE SEED OF DAVID, THE TRIBE OF JUDAH. SATAN GAVE YOU CHRISTIANITY, BLONDE BLUE EYE JESUS, AND ALL FALSE RELIGIONS THAT GOD WILL DESTROY REAL SOON. THE MOST HIGH WAS WITH HIM TRUST AND BELIEVE THAT. FOR YOUR LIFE IS WASTED! YOU HAVE BEEN DECEIVED, FOR GOD'S EARTHLY CHILDREN ARE HEBREW ISRAELITES FROM JACOB 12 SONS. THEY WERE NOT CHRISTIANS! ONCE
      AGAIN THE WHITE MAN GAVE YOU CHRISTIANITY NOT GOD! NONE OF GOD'S EARTHLY CHILDREN ARE CHRISTIANS. YOUR LIFE IS THE ONE THAT HAVE BEEN WASTED, YOU HAVE BEEN WORSHIPPING SATAN NOT GOD! STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED BEFORE YOU SPEAK SO PROUDLY ON SOMEONE'S LIFE BEING WASTED, AND PROUD OF BEING A CHRISTIAN SOMETHING GOD NEVER GAVE HIS PEOPLE. GOD'S PEOPLE IS A NATION! NOT A RELIGION. FOR ALL WILL NOT HAVE EYES TO SEE AND EARS TO HEAR! CHRISTIANITY IS OF SATAN THE DEVIL!!! SO YOUR LIFE IS WASTED, YOU HAVE BEEN SERVING SATAN NOT GOD.

  • @NikkiELFilmsTheatre
    @NikkiELFilmsTheatre 5 лет назад +15

    This is so sad smfh. The only beauty is this man and other political prisoners who give their life fighting against injustice and trying to make sure people are treated equal.

  • @shirleyhill2982
    @shirleyhill2982 5 лет назад +58

    So America, how is having the highest percentage of citizen incarceration in the world working out?

  • @vertigo1933
    @vertigo1933 5 лет назад +13

    This is an amazing man, can you imagine how far he would have gone if he was not wrongfully imprisoned. Strong of mind and body❤️.

  • @SunShine-sn9ek
    @SunShine-sn9ek 5 лет назад +16

    This is a great man because he didn't loss his mind but the justice system in America is shame on humanity

    • @sparklesp9304
      @sparklesp9304 3 года назад

      No the racism in America is a shame on mankind. These men were POWs in the war against racism

  • @rudegunz
    @rudegunz 5 лет назад +16

    hOLY fuc....unbelievable!!!! Strongest MAN ALIVE.

  • @graywolf2107
    @graywolf2107 5 лет назад +304

    ADOS REPARATIONS SHOULD IRONICALLY START WITH THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF ALL NON VIOLENT BLACKS IN PRISONS NATIONWIDE.

    • @cozycool3505
      @cozycool3505 5 лет назад +8

      GRAY WOLF - you're 100% correct , ADOS forever More Power to the People !

    • @Thejoker-zi3vg
      @Thejoker-zi3vg 5 лет назад +4

      Keep dreaming boy.

    • @sbabywhine
      @sbabywhine 5 лет назад +7

      Um, no. I think the phrase "non violent" is way tooooooo vague and the thought is emotionally driven and naive.

    • @ItsNotRealLife
      @ItsNotRealLife 5 лет назад +3

      GRAY WOLF
      All non violent Blacks?
      Why?
      That's just stupid

    • @kenyavictory2498
      @kenyavictory2498 5 лет назад +4

      @russell marcell .....that's so awesome to say that....... unfortunately, many of us are nowhere near 'ready' enough to even begin to try.....esp where I live.... very low population and scattered. In my observation, most other blacks are NOT interested in building friendships or even a handshake in that matter. I'm the type of proud black woman who says hi first, and will keep on doing it regardless (and use to it)!
      - maybe i should start a meetup group adressing why we're so antisocial

  • @Diane-xh7vl
    @Diane-xh7vl 5 лет назад +49

    They stole his life away from him. This is soooooooooo sad.

    • @theoriginal668
      @theoriginal668 3 года назад +1

      Are you really sad though???
      That's the million dollar question😅

  • @ericajones1422
    @ericajones1422 5 лет назад +9

    My goodness 43 years. That was 1976, I was born in 1976. That's a long time to be locked up

  • @CesarGonzalezCanton
    @CesarGonzalezCanton 5 лет назад +20

    Did he say "they got no near to break us"?? This man is a mystic, I cant find another explanation

  • @mariasutherland8378
    @mariasutherland8378 5 лет назад +5

    ✊🏾His testimony needs to be heard by the so called young thugs/bad men running mentally wild in America and England and every where.This is so heartbreaking yet heart warming to see how Our Black Brothers weather the storms✊🏾💕

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio 5 лет назад +59

    Can a film maker take up this gentleman’s book please!!!

    • @VidarrKerr
      @VidarrKerr 5 лет назад +3

      A movie of someone in solitary confinement for 43 years? The book is great, but it doesn't translate into a movie very well.

    • @Pulapaws
      @Pulapaws 3 года назад +3

      @@VidarrKerr he they did a movie about someone in a phone booth the whole movie and it was pretty good.

    • @louise-yo7kz
      @louise-yo7kz 3 года назад +1

      An honourable film maker. Not just anyone

    • @christopherwashington7668
      @christopherwashington7668 3 года назад

      @@VidarrKerr Actually, to go into his mind over the decades could work.

  • @jslack8973
    @jslack8973 5 лет назад +11

    His mind is still strong !!! Can’t break a strong mind

  • @flyystarr
    @flyystarr 5 лет назад +11

    I can’t imagine being so cruel and evil to live life torturing others. That’s insanity

  • @NikkiELFilmsTheatre
    @NikkiELFilmsTheatre 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you Albert Woodfox for fighting for us!

  • @gradualuprisintheory
    @gradualuprisintheory 5 лет назад +6

    Unbelievable strength and endurance! May u be blessed the rest of your days. I'm sorry for the injustice that was forced upon u which is inhumane.

  • @allthewaynatural6695
    @allthewaynatural6695 5 лет назад +2

    Wow, blacks did not have a chance. And, today to some extent still don't. The way this man was able to keep his sanity and live long enough to tell his story is beyond extraordinary. He has been in solitary confinement my whole life. I pray Mr. Albert Woodfox lives a long life to continue to appreciate God's blessings. I pray he develops precious moments and has precious dreams even in his last days. This is an inhumane act to bestow upon anyone. God bless you sir. Much love to you.

  • @ericrobinson7184
    @ericrobinson7184 5 лет назад +4

    Speechless!

  • @ptate98
    @ptate98 5 лет назад +29

    Just remember, we got next. Everything they did to us, they got to get it back 7× as hard for a 1000 year reign in the regeneration. Every last one.

    • @bougnaw
      @bougnaw 5 лет назад +5

      We are Humans not the devil. We cannot stoop that low!!!!

    • @ptate98
      @ptate98 5 лет назад +8

      @@bougnaw he's not the only one. I live in MS, these people actually put my great grandfather, and his father in prison due to Jim Crow laws. We ain't got long. Revelation said that we're going to double the infliction on them. The MOST HIGH knows who did what. Everyone ain't against us. But some of our own people going to get it too.

    • @mikefox8563
      @mikefox8563 5 лет назад

      Are you aiming this at every white person across the globe it seems a very general statement.
      I am a white man from the UK could you please clarify, thanks

    • @ptate98
      @ptate98 5 лет назад +4

      @@mikefox8563 not me, but the son of the MOST HIGH. And he can see what every individual has done to his people. They will all have to answer, even us the Isrealites, so what will he do to your people? If you read the bible, you can get in with us. Keep his law,statues and commandments. But your people will be judged by how you guys have treated his children. For everything that they have done, he said give them double. I didn't say that but Yahawashi. It's not a color thing, but an individual thing.

    • @mikefox8563
      @mikefox8563 5 лет назад +2

      @@ptate98 OK mate then if that's your beliefs that is cool there is lots of evil in this world thats for sure I only represent myself so if there is a heaven then I reckon I will have my place

  • @hound7410
    @hound7410 5 лет назад +19

    This is the white man world Tupac spoke about

  • @JohnDoe-cd6ro
    @JohnDoe-cd6ro 5 лет назад +1

    Thank God for WNYC and NPR. Been listening to Amy for years and been watching her recently for the first time on public television. What a beautiful woman. What a beautiful program. True journalism. We must support these type of shows at all costs. Because "true journalism" is becoming a thing of the past. God bless Amy. God bless true journalism and journalists. And God bless all of you. We are all human. There is no "race". There is only the _human_ race. Love you all. Let us stick together to overcome the hate. The hate that is trying to silence programs like these. God bless and God speed.

  • @jjoneshauling6104
    @jjoneshauling6104 5 лет назад +4

    Sad. Glad hes out to spread his message. Blessings

    • @invisiblemaninvisibleman5159
      @invisiblemaninvisibleman5159 5 лет назад +1

      John Jones if you close your eyes and listen to him talk,he sounds like an old Denziel too

    • @jjoneshauling6104
      @jjoneshauling6104 5 лет назад +1

      @@invisiblemaninvisibleman5159 yes sirr & kinda look like him

  • @GreenOrchid9
    @GreenOrchid9 5 лет назад +10

    His father was frustrated and they did NOT want to promote him in the military.

  • @drayyye
    @drayyye 5 лет назад +8

    That man's spirit is stronger than anything I have ever seen!

  • @Ross-ve9ww
    @Ross-ve9ww 2 года назад +1

    As soon as he came out he looked and acted like he wasn’t affected at all!! This guy could literally survive anything!!!! If there’s anyone mentally stronger than him, I would be surprised

  • @fyabun
    @fyabun 5 лет назад +1

    I am so humbled by this man and his strength. I have no words to say. Just close my mouth, no excuses, no complaints. Just get on with it.

  • @CoolInOlympia
    @CoolInOlympia 5 лет назад +7

    Wow! What an AMAZING man!

  • @irshadlateef952
    @irshadlateef952 5 лет назад +36

    Hey America, your prison system is like a concentration camp run by private security companies. There is no difference between hotels on the outside world & prisons. Occupancy is the name of the game. Capice. Ponder fellow Americans. Is this a detergent to eradicate crime???? Peace to all.

  • @David-mw6lz
    @David-mw6lz 3 года назад +1

    Mr Woodfox you are my hero. I read your book and I am amazed at your resilience and faith. Lots of spotlight on the racism and hate that this country was and is built on.

    • @krisblunt6293
      @krisblunt6293 3 года назад

      You do know he was still convicted of a killing, don't you?

  • @ravidadz6976
    @ravidadz6976 5 лет назад +6

    Respect and honor Mr.Woodfox , Hail the Israelites

  • @Elle9228000
    @Elle9228000 5 лет назад +42

    It preserved his skin, looks so youthful.

    • @jdl2180
      @jdl2180 4 года назад

      anything for good skin

    • @vicshirl8197
      @vicshirl8197 3 года назад

      @NEYEN ETHER • Apparently!

    • @paulden3158
      @paulden3158 3 года назад

      The sun is what ages skin

  • @Geez01
    @Geez01 5 лет назад +9

    All jailers should be made to spend time in a cage so that they fully understand what they subject other men to... No man lives a life of complete innocence!!

  • @barbarathompson6205
    @barbarathompson6205 3 года назад +9

    They can not understand why they can’t break us!, it is very simple..., we are the chosen ones.

  • @stuffonmymind8550
    @stuffonmymind8550 5 лет назад +5

    Throughout all of this, I developed an unbelievable love for humanity..........

  • @jayt2002
    @jayt2002 5 лет назад +10

    Any other person would break 43years that's insaine bless him

  • @bryanlint9327
    @bryanlint9327 5 лет назад +8

    Over the years you have reported such stories. How do you keep doing it with all this injustice?

  • @celibateempress6554
    @celibateempress6554 5 лет назад +1

    These tears can’t stop coming for you Mr. Woodfox. I am Sooooooooooo Sorryyyy for what happened to you. Please try to still enjoy your life and don’t let this Win over You. Always Win Over this Albert you hear me Love. Like the Winner that you are. Pisces are Very intuitive spiritual people and that helped you tenfold your sign.
    I Love You Sir.
    Salute Forever to You.❤️🤗

  • @jblank1862
    @jblank1862 5 лет назад +1

    This man has a mind like a steel trap!!!!! He is one of my MANY heros. This man's story encouraged me to sit still and defeat them. You can take my life, but you will never have the privilege of breaking me!!! Unbeatable.

  • @lolouro2266
    @lolouro2266 5 лет назад +65

    Sad that he is now a free man, we hv the most racist pres in our history. Power to the ppl! ✊✊

    • @aquadark2291
      @aquadark2291 5 лет назад +6

      I honestly HIGHLY doubt that Trump is the most racist president in history. I'm sure there were worse within the last 60 years, definitely within the last hundred and he is probably along the lines of some of the earliest presidents for sure. But Trump is the most overt racist president in the last few decades for sure.

    • @lolouro2266
      @lolouro2266 5 лет назад +5

      @@aquadark2291 ok after the civil war...

    • @meetmehalfway7982
      @meetmehalfway7982 5 лет назад +4

      I agree Trump is a racist piece of s*** and I have great difficulty meeting anybody halfway who supported him however most racist president I'm guessing Andrew Jackson

    • @user-hs4dm9xq5e
      @user-hs4dm9xq5e 5 лет назад +2

      he is not racist please.

    • @JSkyGemini
      @JSkyGemini 5 лет назад +2

      @@user-hs4dm9xq5e He is a racist, ignorant piece of shit. The world sees. You are blind.

  • @foxandbarrettshow6916
    @foxandbarrettshow6916 5 лет назад +20

    Solitary confinement is the most cruel and unusual punishment we could have ever convinced however due to the conditions in most prisons it might be the best idea better than stabbing or gang rape in a dorm

    • @plantecsmiths1622
      @plantecsmiths1622 5 лет назад

      Geneva Convention against torture

    • @henrymiller8773
      @henrymiller8773 3 года назад

      God gives to every mań strength honour and the ability to śing just like the caged bird. Continue to bě Góds mań.HenryMiller.T.dad W.I

  • @MompreneurDiary
    @MompreneurDiary Год назад +1

    My heavens the most respect and unable to say even how impressed and amazed I am at this man amazing

  • @normajackson6644
    @normajackson6644 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Mr Albert for sharing what life was about in Angola prison and the friend ship you had with my uncle Herman I just wish he could have been here to share with the world what it was like , the last visit I had was to bring his elder sister to visit with him for the first time it was a moment that will never be forgotten
    God bless you Mr Albert

  • @Godsgirl73
    @Godsgirl73 3 года назад +3

    "How did you maintain your sanity for over 43 years"? You would never understand..

  • @lauramorgan2928
    @lauramorgan2928 5 лет назад +2

    77 years old! God bless you!

  • @kosmikprince6561
    @kosmikprince6561 3 года назад +1

    Unbelievable and unimaginable set of circumstances... What a remarkable human being? Hard to put it all into words! Thank you "Democracy Now" for your work in covering such incredible stories that wouldn't have been presented in the mainstream forums!

  • @interestpart260
    @interestpart260 3 года назад

    Wow! Hard to comprehend your experience! Thank you 🙏💚

  • @naveensharma5885
    @naveensharma5885 3 года назад +3

    Respect for him nothing else just respect . Such humane nature ❤️