Film
The Dinkytown Uprising
2015 · 1h 36m · Documentary
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Overview
The year is 1970 and the disastrous Vietnam War keeps escalating. Protests are erupting all over U.S. campuses. But in Minneapolis, word that the national Red Barn Restaurant chain wants to erect a new fast-food franchise in old, venerable Dinkytown, the “war at home” takes a different turn. This stunning documentary chronicles the unprecedented 40-day, 40-night continuous Dinkytown “Occupation” to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint. From film programmer-turned-filmmaker Al Milgrom, the story is recounted by seven participants whose varied reminiscences about defending the neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the memorable ‘70’s Generation. Music featured in the film by Bob Dylan, Willie Murphy.
Crew
- Al MilgromDirector of Photography · Director · Producer
- Dan GeigerEditor · Director
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 12, 2015
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Documentary
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