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What Does "Copyfight" Mean?
Copyfight, the Solo Years: April 2002-March 2004
1. Jacob Zimmerman on January 28, 2005 11:04 PM writes...
Mr. Guyot is being a bit specious in his remarks. His quote from later on, where he talks about finally 'settling the miasma of who owns Eyes on the Prize' or some such, is misleading. Eyes on the Prize is owned by the estate of Henry Hampton, in the persons of his sisters, to whom it was specifically deeded in Henry's will. The film was made a mere 18 years ago. This is not a dusty 'should be public domain' document. However much Mr. Guyot might wish 'the world' owned Eyes on the Prize, it simply isn't true, yet. Calling on everyone to violate all laws and show it isn't the same 'harm no one' civil disobedience that Martin Jr. practiced back in the day - any more than would have been protesting by walking into a store that didn't serve blacks and stealing its stock.
Permalink to CommentMy apologies. More ranting available at the link above. ;-)