The Movement and the "Madman" (2023)

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The MOVEMENT and the "MADMAN" shows how two antiwar protests in the fall of 1969 — the largest the country had ever seen — caused President Nixon to cancel what he called his “madman” plans for a massive escalation of the U.S. war in Vietnam, including his threats to use nuclear weapons. At the time, protestors had no idea what they had prevented and how many lives they had saved. Told as a political thriller, the film is a David-and-Goliath tale that will engage viewers in a you-are-there experience with insider accounts from movement leaders and Nixon officials, commentary by historians, and illustrated with dynamic archival footage.

Director: Stephen Talbot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date:
Editing: Stephanie Mechura Challberg
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Movement and the "Madman" about?
The MOVEMENT and the "MADMAN" shows how two antiwar protests in the fall of 1969 — the largest the country had ever seen — caused President Nixon to cancel what he called his “madman” plans for a massive escalation of the U.S. war in Vietnam, including his threats to use nuclear weapons. At the time, protestors had no idea what they had prevented and how many lives they had saved. Told as a political thriller, the film is a David-and-Goliath tale that will engage viewers in a you-are-there experience with insider accounts from movement leaders and Nixon officials, commentary by historians, and illustrated with dynamic archival footage.
Who directed The Movement and the "Madman"?
The Movement and the "Madman" was directed by Stephen Talbot.
How long is The Movement and the "Madman"?
The Movement and the "Madman" has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Movement and the "Madman"?
The Movement and the "Madman" is a Documentary film.
Where was The Movement and the "Madman" produced?
The Movement and the "Madman" was produced in United States of America.