The Song of Hiawatha
“A trip into the American counter culture”
Synopsis
The Song of Hiawatha: A Trip in the American Counterculture is a feature-length documentary film about Hiawatha Bailey, a gay Native-American and African-American political activist and musician who was among the first black hippies and also among the first black punk rockers. The film tries to capture the energy, passion, humor, recklessness, and tragedies of a life lived at the cultural edge of America.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Wengrofsky
- Original Title
- The Song of Hiawatha
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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Jeffrey Wengrofsky
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Jeffrey Wengrofsky
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What is The Song of Hiawatha about?
The Song of Hiawatha: A Trip in the American Counterculture is a feature-length documentary film about Hiawatha Bailey, a gay Native-American and African-American political activist and musician who was among the first black hippies and also among the first black punk rockers. The film tries to capture the energy, passion, humor, recklessness, and tragedies of a life lived at the cultural edge of America.
Who directed The Song of Hiawatha?
The Song of Hiawatha was directed by Jeffrey Wengrofsky.
Who stars in The Song of Hiawatha?
The principal cast of The Song of Hiawatha includes Hiawatha Bailey, John Brannon, Cheetah Chrome, Wayne Kramer, Lawrence Livermore.
When was The Song of Hiawatha released and how long is it?
The Song of Hiawatha was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 40m.