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5.1/10 • 11

1968-12-310h 12m

ComedyDocumentary

The Youth International Party, whose members were commonly called Yippies, was a radically youth-oriented and countercultural revolutionary group opposed to war and the status quo of American culture. Known for using theatrics and humor to advocate social change, several Yippies were notably on trial as the Chicago 7. Primarily consisting of footage from the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago which sparked massive demonstrations that were met by violence and hysteria caused by the police. This film also includes found newsreel footage as well as Pigasus - the pig the Yippies advanced as a candidate for President of the United States.

Directors
Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg

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  1. Allen Ginsberg

    Allen Ginsberg

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  2. Abbie Hoffman

    Abbie Hoffman

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  3. Richard J. Daley

    Richard J. Daley

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
pigpoliticssatireprankcounter-cultureradicalyouth culturepresidential candidateriot policefreaks1960shippiesrevolutionariesuptight squaresyippie