KQED's Rich Film History

In 1954, the late Richard Moore was hired as one of the first employees at KQED, where he went on to become an accomplished television producer, writer and director as well as the organization’s second president. During his tenure, Moore founded KQED’s documentary film unit, which was responsible for creating more than 100 films funded and distributed by PBS’s predecessor, National Educational Television.

Read a tribute to Richard Moore about his accomplished life here. 

Watch four of the films on Saturday, October 24, starting at 8pm on KQED 9.

Take This Hammer (1963)
KQED’s mobile film unit follows author and activist James Baldwin as he’s driven around San Francisco to meet with members of the local African American community. Escorted by Youth for Service Executive Director Orville Luster, Baldwin’s intent on discovering “the real situation of Negroes in the city, as opposed to the image San Francisco would like to present.”

Saturday, October 24, at 8pm on KQED 9

Sunday, October 25, at 2am on KQED 9

Report from Cuba (1967)
Fidel Castro’s attempt to spread his revolution is demonstrated at a July 1967 meeting celebrating the 14th anniversary of the attack on Fort Moncada. Castro is seen addressing an enthusiastic throng of more than 100,000, including Stokely Carmichael and a delegation from the National Liberation Front of Vietnam.

Saturday, October 24, at 9pm on KQED 9

Sunday, October 25, at 3am on KQED 9

From Protest to Resistance (1968)
Three veterans of the Civil Rights Movement are followed over the course of a year as they move from demonstrating to political organizing. Interviews, speeches and political reflections from Mario Savio, Stokely Carmichael and David Harris are featured.

Saturday, October 24, at 10pm on KQED 9

Sunday, October 25, at 4am on KQED 9

USA Poetry — Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Allen Ginsberg
This film offers extraordinary profiles of Beat poets Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the thriving arts scene in North Beach.

Saturday, October 24, at 11pm on KQED 9

Sunday, October 25, at 5am on KQED 9