Yippie
Synopsis
The Youth International Party, whose members were commonly called Yippies, was a radically youth-oriented and countercultural revolutionary group opposed to war and the status quo of American culture. Known for using theatrics and humor to advocate social change, several Yippies were notably on trial as the Chicago 7. Primarily consisting of footage from the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which sparked massive demonstrations that were met by violence and hysteria caused by the police. This film also includes found newsreel footage as well as Pigasus - the pig the Yippies advanced as a candidate for President of the United States.
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Yippie Movie - produced and directed by Abbie Hoffman in 1968
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg
- Original Title
- Yippie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg
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Abbie Hoffman
Director
Allen Ginsberg
Director
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What is Yippie about?
The Youth International Party, whose members were commonly called Yippies, was a radically youth-oriented and countercultural revolutionary group opposed to war and the status quo of American culture. Known for using theatrics and humor to advocate social change, several Yippies were notably on trial as the Chicago 7. Primarily consisting of footage from the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which sparked massive demonstrations that were met by violence and hysteria caused by the police. This film also includes found newsreel footage as well as Pigasus - the pig the Yippies advanced as a candidate for President of the United States.
Who directed Yippie?
Yippie was directed by Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg.
Who stars in Yippie?
The principal cast of Yippie includes Allen Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffman, Richard J. Daley.
When was Yippie released and how long is it?
Yippie was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 12m.