Prologue
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Prologue
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 29, 1970
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
Prologue
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Robin Spry
Budget
$106,180
Description
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.
