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Movie Description
A young activitist student convinces her apathetic boyfriend to become involved in a student strike. An intense look at the political turmoil of the late 1960's that shook America's college campuses. The film's exceptional soundtrack features performances by Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Lennon and McCartney.
Synopsis
This tale of the explosive 1960s follows an apolitical Columbia University student who turns into an activist.
Unlike many of his peers, Simon is at first more concerned with his classes than with fighting for causes. However, when he becomes attracted to Linda, a pretty radical, his views start changing.
Eventually, Simon participates in the famous Columbia riots that pitted the National Guard against student demonstrators...
Film Notes
Shown at the Cannes Film Festival, in competition, May 4, 1970.
Released theatrically in New York City June 15, 1970.
Color by Metrocolor.
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