American cinema is often "inspired by a true story," but some of the most powerful movies are those that fly under the radar yet are equally inspired by and based on the lives of real people, living and dead. The American Black Film Festival DVD series includes several such films, including Black August, the tale of inmate activist George Jackson, whose younger brother took and entire courtroom hostage to protest Jackson's trial for robbing a gas station. For those who haven't seen Black August, we're giving away three … [Read more...]