Prologue (1970)

7.0/10 • 88 min • Drama

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.

Cast

Peter Cullen

Allen

Victor Knight

Judge

Abbie Hoffman

Himself (Archival Footage)

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