Speaking Directly
Synopsis
Speaking Directly is an essay-film making for a kind of State of the Nation address, from the perspective of someone other than the President of the United States, circa 1973-5. This film addresses both the political and cultural situation of the US at the height of the Viet Nam war, Watergate and its aftermath, and likewise addresses the personal life, in this context, of the filmmaker, at that time thirty years of age, recently out of two plus years in federal prison for refusal to accept military service.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Title
- Speaking Directly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
Jon Jost
Writer
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What is Speaking Directly about?
Speaking Directly is an essay-film making for a kind of State of the Nation address, from the perspective of someone other than the President of the United States, circa 1973-5. This film addresses both the political and cultural situation of the US at the height of the Viet Nam war, Watergate and its aftermath, and likewise addresses the personal life, in this context, of the filmmaker, at that time thirty years of age, recently out of two plus years in federal prison for refusal to accept military service.
Who directed Speaking Directly?
Speaking Directly was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Speaking Directly?
The principal cast of Speaking Directly includes Not specified.
When was Speaking Directly released and how long is it?
Speaking Directly was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.