Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robin Spry
- Producer : Robin Spry,Tom Daly
- Editor : Christopher Cordeaux
- Cast : John Robbe,Elaine Malus,Gary Rader,Christopher Cordeaux,Peter Cullen,Henry Gamer,Victor Knight,Abbie Hoffman
Cast
Jesse
Karen
David
Neil
Allen
Karen's Father
Judge
Himself (Archival Footage)
Facts
Original TitlePrologue
Status Released
Release Information
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1970-01-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Budget₹ 106180
Homepagehttps://nfb.ca/film/prologue_en
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Drama
