The War at Home
“It started in Vietnam...and exploded in the streets of America.”
Synopsis
Documentary film about the anti-war movement in the Madison, Wisconsin area during the time of the Vietnam War. It combines archival footage and interviews with participants that explore the events of the period on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Top Cast
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Spiro Agnew
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Robert McNamara
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Alexander Brown, Glenn Silber
- Original Title
- The War at Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Catalyst Films International, New Front Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Alexander Brown, Glenn Silber
Richard March, Dan Lerner
Chuck France
Barry Alexander Brown, Glenn Silber
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Alexander Brown
Director
Glenn Silber
Director
Barry Alexander Brown
Producer
Richard March
Director of Photography
Glenn Silber
Producer
Chuck France
Editor
Dan Lerner
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War at Home
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What is The War at Home about?
Documentary film about the anti-war movement in the Madison, Wisconsin area during the time of the Vietnam War. It combines archival footage and interviews with participants that explore the events of the period on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Who directed The War at Home?
The War at Home was directed by Barry Alexander Brown, Glenn Silber.
Who stars in The War at Home?
The principal cast of The War at Home includes Spiro Agnew, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford.
When was The War at Home released and how long is it?
The War at Home was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.