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John Robbe
John Robbe

Jesse

Elaine Malus
Elaine Malus

Karen

Gary Rader
Gary Rader

David

Christopher Cordeaux
Christopher Cordeaux

Neil

Peter Cullen
Peter Cullen

Allen

Henry Gamer
Henry Gamer

Karen's Father

Victor Knight
Victor Knight

Judge

Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman

Himself (Archival Footage)

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    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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    1970-01-29

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