Last Summer Won't Happen
Synopsis
A critical yet sympathetic examination of the anti-war movement in New York City, shot in 1968, one year after the Summer of Love. The film traces the development group of activists on the Lower East Side. We see their growth from isolated, alienated individuals to a politically empowered community. Filmed between the protests at the Pentagon and the demonstrations at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, it includes portraits of Abbie Hoffman, editor Paul Krassner, folksinger Phil Ochs and anarchist Tom "Osha" Neumann.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Gessner, Tom Hurwitz
- Original Title
- Last Summer Won't Happen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Gessner, Tom Hurwitz
Peter Gessner
Peter Gessner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Gessner
Editor
Peter Gessner
Producer
Peter Gessner
Director
Tom Hurwitz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Summer Won't Happen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Summer Won't Happen about?
A critical yet sympathetic examination of the anti-war movement in New York City, shot in 1968, one year after the Summer of Love. The film traces the development group of activists on the Lower East Side. We see their growth from isolated, alienated individuals to a politically empowered community. Filmed between the protests at the Pentagon and the demonstrations at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, it includes portraits of Abbie Hoffman, editor Paul Krassner, folksinger Phil Ochs and anarchist Tom "Osha" Neumann.
Who directed Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen was directed by Peter Gessner, Tom Hurwitz.
Who stars in Last Summer Won't Happen?
The principal cast of Last Summer Won't Happen includes Abbie Hoffman, Paul Krassner, Tom Osha Neumann, Phil Ochs.
When was Last Summer Won't Happen released and how long is it?
Last Summer Won't Happen was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.