In 1968, striking students at the University of Chicago occupied an administration building. Many were suspended and a few were expelled. A year later, two expelled young women were asked by their former classmates to talk about the experience as a class project. The women confront the students about their convictions and how far they are willing to go to defend their values.
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Kartemquin participates in 1968 Retrospective
August 5, 2008
Three Kartemquin films will be featured in Facets’ 40 Years After: Filming the ‘68 Revolution retrospective taking place in Chicago August 22-28. Hum 255, Trick Bag and Thumbs Down will all screen over the course of the week. Get the details.
- Filmmakers
- Jerome Blumenthal
- Peter Kuttner (Newsreel)
- Jason Litvin
- Gordon Quinn
- Gerald Temaner
- Anthony Thomas (Newsreel)