This video features proceedings from the 36th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Rockville, Maryland. The recording opens with a panel discussion on criminal sentencing for drug offenses. In addition to the panelists, Dick Gregory and SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery also provide remarks. Footage then switches to some b-roll of the outdoors in Rockville, Maryland. The recording then captures a town hall meeting at which Ross Perot and Reverend Jesse Jackson speak with meeting attendees about political participation and the current social, economic, and political state of the United States. Following Perot and Jackson's remarks, there is a question and answer session. Note: Tape recorded with ch 1 audio level fluctuating from low to hot audio level throughout tape, ch 1 audio level adjusted to the best quality possible, ch 1 audio has an audio hiss throughout tape.