Prologue (1970)
Overview
This film tells the story of a young Montrealer who edits an underground newspaper with help from his female friend and a draft dodger from the United States. Two rival philosophies of dissenting youth become evident in the choices they make: militant protest vs. communal retreat. Including some seminal archival footage of a speech by legendary anti-war activist Abbie Hoffman and bloody rioting during the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $106,180.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.529 |
Directed By
Robin Spry
Crew
Douglas Kiefer
Robin Spry
Christopher Cordeaux
Robin Spry
Tom Daly
Sherwood Forest
Russ Heise
Bernard Bordeleau
Christopher Cordeaux
TOP CAST
John Robbe
Jesse
Elaine Malus
Karen
Gary Rader
David
Christopher Cordeaux
Neil
Peter Cullen
Allen
Henry Gamer
Karen's Father
Victor Knight
Judge
Abbie Hoffman
Himself (Archival Footage)
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