Mayday
Synopsis
In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radical luminaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, the demonstrators converged on the New Haven Green to vent their anger and shut Yale down. Yale President Kingman Brewster commissioned a small group of Yale students to document the demonstrations, resulting in this 22-minute black-and-white film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Mayday
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Doob
Josh Morton
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Doob
Director of Photography
Josh Morton
Producer
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What is Mayday about?
In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radical luminaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, the demonstrators converged on the New Haven Green to vent their anger and shut Yale down. Yale President Kingman Brewster commissioned a small group of Yale students to document the demonstrations, resulting in this 22-minute black-and-white film.
Who directed Mayday?
Mayday was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Mayday?
The principal cast of Mayday includes Abbie Hoffman, Jean Genet, Kingman Brewster.
When was Mayday released and how long is it?
Mayday was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 22m.