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Prologue

Prologue

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$106180

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 January 1970

Country

Canada

Cast

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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