The Last Debate (1986)
Yippie vs. Yuppie
Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin were both on the leading edge of protest in the 1960’s. Rubin became an entrepreneur and the chief spokesman for the Baby Boom generation. Hoffman remained active in environmental issues and grass roots politics, maintaining his anti-establishment stance until the end of his life. The 1986 debate featured in this one-hour video was the “final” debate for these two eloquent speakers, following 18 months of touring North America. Though many years had passed since their heyday as counterculture icons, thousands flocked to auditoriums to hear the opinions of Hoffman – idealistic, unrelenting champion for truth and justice – and Rubin – ‘the pragmatic voice of the new right’.
Cast
- Abbie Hoffman - Himself
- Jerry Rubin - Himself
Keywords
hippie, yuppie, debate, radical, activism, baby boomer, sellout, yippie
Trailer
The Last Debate TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Debate about?
- Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin were both on the leading edge of protest in the 1960’s. Rubin became an entrepreneur and the chief spokesman for the Baby Boom generation. Hoffman remained active in environmental issues and grass roots politics, maintaining his anti-establishment stance until the end of his life. The 1986 debate featured in this one-hour video was the “final” debate for these two eloquent speakers, following 18 months of touring North America. Though many years had passed since their heyday as counterculture icons, thousands flocked to auditoriums to hear the opinions of Hoffman – idealistic, unrelenting champion for truth and justice – and Rubin – ‘the pragmatic voice of the new right’.
- Who stars in The Last Debate?
- The Last Debate stars Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin.
- How long is The Last Debate?
- The Last Debate has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Debate?
- The Last Debate is a Documentary film.