Summer '68 (Newsreel #505)
Synopsis
This documentary provides an in-depth examination of protest activities surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It documents draft resistance, the growth of G.I. coffee houses, the development of alternative media and the early days of Newsreel itself. It is particularly useful in its exploration of the problems the movement faced in using mainstream media to broadcast its message. It is also a document of the philosophies, tactics, and problems of the student movement in the crucial year of 1968. It is most useful when background information can also be provided.
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April 14, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Fruchter, John Douglas
- Original Title
- Summer '68 (Newsreel #505)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Newsreel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Fruchter, John Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Fruchter
Director
John Douglas
Director
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What is Summer '68 (Newsreel #505) about?
This documentary provides an in-depth examination of protest activities surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It documents draft resistance, the growth of G.I. coffee houses, the development of alternative media and the early days of Newsreel itself. It is particularly useful in its exploration of the problems the movement faced in using mainstream media to broadcast its message. It is also a document of the philosophies, tactics, and problems of the student movement in the crucial year of 1968. It is most useful when background information can also be provided.
Who directed Summer '68 (Newsreel #505)?
Summer '68 (Newsreel #505) was directed by Norman Fruchter, John Douglas.
Who stars in Summer '68 (Newsreel #505)?
The principal cast of Summer '68 (Newsreel #505) includes Robert Kramer, Vernon Grizzard, Jeff Shero.
When was Summer '68 (Newsreel #505) released and how long is it?
Summer '68 (Newsreel #505) was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 56m.