Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family
Synopsis
The title of this Canadian documentary may have some relation to Canadian Marshall McLuhan's theories. It combines interview with famous U.S. militants of the '60s, such as Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman, with reenactments of their Chicago trials (i.e., the "Chicago Eight," etc.). Other figures of cultural interest from the time, including Alan Ginsberg and Buckminster Fuller, are interviewed or featured. The filmmaker indicates his belief that powerful forces in the U.S. government worked together to suppress American radicals. This view, widely disbelieved at the time, has since been confirmed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morley Markson
- Screenplay & Story
- Morley Markson
- Original Title
- Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morley Markson
Morley Markson
Morley Markson
John N. Smith, Morley Markson
Morley Markson
Department Leadership Roster
Morley Markson
Director
Morley Markson
Director of Photography
Morley Markson
Producer
Morley Markson
Writer
John N. Smith
Editor
Morley Markson
Editor
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What is Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family about?
The title of this Canadian documentary may have some relation to Canadian Marshall McLuhan's theories. It combines interview with famous U.S. militants of the '60s, such as Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman, with reenactments of their Chicago trials (i.e., the "Chicago Eight," etc.). Other figures of cultural interest from the time, including Alan Ginsberg and Buckminster Fuller, are interviewed or featured. The filmmaker indicates his belief that powerful forces in the U.S. government worked together to suppress American radicals. This view, widely disbelieved at the time, has since been confirmed.
Who directed Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family?
Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family was directed by Morley Markson.
Who stars in Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family?
The principal cast of Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family includes Don Cox, Buckminster Fuller, Allen Ginsberg, Fred Hampton, Abbie Hoffman.
When was Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family released and how long is it?
Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.