Press release - Fire in the Eyes

Headwaters Action Video Collective - HAVC, announces their award winning documentry “Fire in the Eyes”, from the producers of “LUNA - The Stafford Giant Tree-Sit”,

“Fire in the Eyes” is a powerful, un-nerving look at Humboldt’s County’s new policy of using pepper spray on non-violent protesters. This 32 minute portrayal of the controversial police tactic, euphemistically called “pain compliance”, shows the dark side of law & order. With the primordial redwood rainforest as it’s backdrop, and in-your-face, direct actions of Earth First! as the catalyst, this video shows the increasing violence and police state mentality of government and “Big Business”. Though disturbing in subject matter, this movie is entirely watchable, and needs to be seen! The editing and the soundtrack make it a gripping, intense experience just to watch. The Humboldt Police and Congressman Frank Riggs make their feelings known, as do the survivors of this torture technique, and their attorney Tony Serra. Includes the story of David “Gypsy” Chain’s tragic death in Grizzly Creek and the police response to a 3 week road blockade that followed. “Fire in the Eyes” shows that what shocked the nation in the fall of ‘97 has become accepted police policy.

Evocative, cutting-edge music composed by Sean D. Andrews.

Parental discretion for children under 10.

Produced and edited by James Ficklin, who is available for interviews.

A VHS copies are available for press, reviewers and other media.
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