Prisoners of the Cold War: Part 6 of 7

CAMPAIGNING FOR THE GRENADA 17

The Caribbean island of Grenada's socialist revolution was ended by US invasion and regime change in 1983. Over 20 years later, 17 members and supporters of the Revolutionary Government were still in prison following a trial described by Amnesty International as "fatally flawed and did not meet international standards".

After an international campaign for their release, the prisoners were finally freed in 2009.

Prisoners of the Cold War tells the story of the UK end of that campaign up to 2005, at which time they were still incarcerated.

Written and Directed by David Grey
Editor: Anne O'Connell
Narration: Fiz Marcus
Original Music: John McManus, Shamrock Music Ltd.
Produced by David Grey and Anne O'Connell

Contributors:

Piers Bannister
Tony Benn
Richard Hart
Gus John
John Kelly
Jacqui McKenzie
Crofton St. Louis
Alan Scott
Noreen Scott
Jean Tate

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