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Yippie (1968)

Overview

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.
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Abbie Hoffman profile
Abbie Hoffman

Director

Allen Ginsberg profile
Allen Ginsberg

Director

Cast

Allen Ginsberg profile
Allen Ginsberg

Himself

Abbie Hoffman profile
Abbie Hoffman

Himself

Richard J. Daley profile
Richard J. Daley

Allen Ginsberg profile
Allen Ginsberg

Himself

Abbie Hoffman profile
Abbie Hoffman

Himself

Richard J. Daley profile
Richard J. Daley

Extra

Release Date

December 31, 1968

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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Yippie Movie - produced and directed by Abbie Hoffman in 1968

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