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Inside the Free Speech Movement

Full Documentary
2026-01-17 14:00:00 2026-01-17 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Inside the Free Speech Movement Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement Central Library - Community Meeting Room

Saturday, January 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 14:00:00 2026-01-17 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Inside the Free Speech Movement Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement Central Library - Community Meeting Room

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Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement

Inside the Free Speech Movement

Full Documentary

 

By Linda P. Rosen, Director

October 2025

 

Inside the Free Speech Movement has just been made into a full documentary. Directed by Linda Rosen and video-edited by Jai Jai Noire and Tonya Staros with Melanie Mentzel, it is based on oral history interviews from the 50th anniversary of the FSM and combined with historic photographs and original sound recordings. Heavily indebted to the Free Speech Movement Archives and to the photographers and reporters who captured the times, the documentary features Bettina Aptheker, David Lance Goines, Patti Iiyama, Anita Medal, Kathleen Piper, Jack Radey, Seth Rosenfeld, Peter Dale Scott, Leon Wofsy, and many others.

 

Don’t miss the live showing and Q & A with the director on Saturday January 17 from 2-4 pm in the Berkeley Main Public Library Community Room. Admission free.

 

The videos can be found on the Berkeley Historical Society YouTube channel at https://berkhistory.org/videos/. Be sure to watch The FBI Spies on UC Berkeley, too. The Extended Edition of Supplemental Material is in the final stages of editing.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies, Music & Performance | Cultural & Heritage | Community Event |

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An evening of poetry and celebration as we announce our 2026 Berkeley Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Youth Poet Laureate!
Autistic Connections @THP South - Autism Support Group and Social Club
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
A supportive and inclusive autism support group and social club
Storytime @North
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us at North Branch for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! This 30-minute story time is geared towards children ages 2-5.
Stay & Play @North
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
An opportunity for kids to play with toys, soft blocks, and musical instruments after storytime.
Teen Hangout @THP South
Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - South Teen Room
For 6th-12th grade students: join us for snacks, games, movies, and crafts each Wednesday after school in the THP South Teen Room.
Teen Hangout @Claremont
Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Come on down to Claremont Branch every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm starting August 20th.
Teen Hangout @North
Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Teen games & snacks!
ESL Conversation Club - Virtual
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Join us every Tuesday from 10:30-12:00 PM PST and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom for conversation in a friendly and relaxed setting.
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Teen Games @West Branch
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Reading Buddies @ Central CCR
Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
Kids will be paired with a teen reading mentor to build confidence and make reading fun. For readers in grades TK-3.
New Year Vision Boards @ THP South - led by Oakland artist Cristina Edwards
Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a collage workshop to step into the new year with creativity and purpose!
Playreaders Circle @Central - Bringing Plays to Life
Thu, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Gathering Together to Read a Different Play each Month
Steph Cherrywell Virtual Author Visit
Thu, Jan 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Library
Steph Cherrywell virtual author visit
Chess at Central
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - The Commons
Join us for casual chess every Thursday from 3pm-5pm in the 1st Floor Commons!
Teen Games @West Branch
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Branch - West Teen Room
Nintendo Switch, Jenga, Uno & Popcorn!
Poetry Circle - a friendly reading circle
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Claremont Branch
Share poetry, your own, the famous, the ancient, something new, with friendly ears. We take several turns around the circle. Everyone is welcome, even those who just want to listen.
Play Day @Central - Ages 0-3
Fri, Jan 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Three Friday mornings of playtime fun! For ages 0-3 and their adults!
Bilingual Baby Bounce (Spanish/Español) @West - Hora de cantos y juegos para bebé
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Storytime in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers
Technology Help @Central, (Onsite w/Remote Option)
Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Drop In Tech Help
Stay-n-Play @West
Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Branch - West Branch Meeting Room
Stay-n-Play a while, right after our Bilingual Baby Bounce
Community Craft Circle @THP South
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch - THPS Branch Meeting Room
Community Craft Circle, work on your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft you like!  This is not a class, so there will be no instruction, but we learn from each other and enjoy conversation.
Social Services Drop-In @West
Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Branch
Join our Social Services Specialist for support on various services, including healthcare, housing, and employment.
Super Cinema
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Movies from all genres and eras.
Community Wellness Dance Class @North
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Join us for a another 3-month session of this supportive and inclusive Community Wellness Dance Class, every 1st and 3rd Friday from 2-3pm in the Community Meeting Room of the North Branch Library.
Teen TTRPGs @North
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch - North Teen Room
Beginner and seasoned adventurers alike are invited to join us for chill afternoons telling inclusive, collaborative stories through tabletop role playing games!
Music for Everyone! @CCR - A Neurodiversity-Affirming Music Series
Fri, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Children's Non-Fiction Room
A four week music series
Cozy Crafts @ Claremont
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Claremont Branch - Claremont Area Flex Space
Let's get crafty! Evoke comfort, warmth, and relaxation by engaging in hands-on crafts that prioritize calming processes and gentle focus.
K-Pop Party! @North
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
Meet other K-Pop fans for an afternoon of music, crafts, and community.
Health Living for Your Brain and Body @THP South - New Year, New You
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Start the year off right with this incredible talk by on brain and body health.
Inside the Free Speech Movement - Full Documentary
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Community Meeting Room
Definitive documentary of the Free Speech Movement
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