Yippie (1968)

Yippie (1968) poster

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.

Director: Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Cast

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

pig, politics, satire, prank, counter-culture, radical, youth culture, presidential candidate, riot police, freaks, 1960s, hippies, revolutionaries, uptight squares, yippie

Trailer

Yippie Trailer
More Films by Director: Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yippie about?
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.
Who directed Yippie?
Yippie was directed by Abbie Hoffman, Allen Ginsberg.
Who stars in Yippie?
Yippie stars Allen Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffman, Richard J. Daley.
How long is Yippie?
Yippie has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Yippie?
Yippie is a Comedy, Documentary film.
Where was Yippie produced?
Yippie was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Yippie?
The themes of Yippie include: Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Parody and Spoof.