The Day the '60s Died
“During an anti-war protest on May 4, 1970, four students are shot and killed at Kent State in Ohio.”
Synopsis
The Day the '60s Died chronicles May 1970, the month in which four students were shot dead at Kent State. The mayhem that followed has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War. From college campuses, to the jungles of Cambodia, to the Nixon White House, the film takes us back into that turbulent spring 45 years ago.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Halperin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Halperin, Anna Bowers
- Original Title
- The Day the '60s Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Room 608
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Halperin
Jonathan Halperin, Anna Bowers
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Jonathan Halperin
Director
Jonathan Halperin
Writer
Anna Bowers
Writer
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What is The Day the '60s Died about?
The Day the '60s Died chronicles May 1970, the month in which four students were shot dead at Kent State. The mayhem that followed has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War. From college campuses, to the jungles of Cambodia, to the Nixon White House, the film takes us back into that turbulent spring 45 years ago.
Who directed The Day the '60s Died?
The Day the '60s Died was directed by Jonathan Halperin.
Who stars in The Day the '60s Died?
The principal cast of The Day the '60s Died includes Gregory Antoine, Terry Braun, Pat Buchanan.
When was The Day the '60s Died released and how long is it?
The Day the '60s Died was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 56m.