Hunger Strike: Part 1
- Episode aired Nov 5, 1975
- TV-14
David Timmins, a 19 year old striker, was imprisoned after being convicted of assaulting a police officer at a demonstration. He felt he should be treated as a "political prisoner" and after... Read allDavid Timmins, a 19 year old striker, was imprisoned after being convicted of assaulting a police officer at a demonstration. He felt he should be treated as a "political prisoner" and after being denied this status went on hunger strike. This led to him being force-fed by prison... Read allDavid Timmins, a 19 year old striker, was imprisoned after being convicted of assaulting a police officer at a demonstration. He felt he should be treated as a "political prisoner" and after being denied this status went on hunger strike. This led to him being force-fed by prison doctor James MacKenzie. Shortly after this being done for the second time Timmins died. M... Read all