Underground
“The Film The FBI Didn't Want You To See”
Synopsis
A documentary about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film consists of interviews with members of the group after they went underground and footage of the anti-war and civil rights protests of the time. It was directed by Emile de Antonio, Haskell Wexler and Mary Lampson, later subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an attempt to confiscate the film footage in order to gain information that would help them arrest the Weathermen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emile de Antonio, Mary Lampson, Haskell Wexler
- Original Title
- Underground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Turin Film, Action 27
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emile de Antonio, Mary Lampson, Haskell Wexler
Haskell Wexler
Mary Lampson
Department Leadership Roster
Emile de Antonio
Director
Mary Lampson
Director
Haskell Wexler
Director
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Mary Lampson
Editor
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What is Underground about?
A documentary about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film consists of interviews with members of the group after they went underground and footage of the anti-war and civil rights protests of the time. It was directed by Emile de Antonio, Haskell Wexler and Mary Lampson, later subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an attempt to confiscate the film footage in order to gain information that would help them arrest the Weathermen.
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by Emile de Antonio, Mary Lampson, Haskell Wexler.
Who stars in Underground?
The principal cast of Underground includes Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Emile de Antonio, Bernardine Dohrn, Jeff Jones.
When was Underground released and how long is it?
Underground was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.