The Sixth Side of the Pentagon (1968)

The Sixth Side of the Pentagon (1968) poster

Chris Marker and François Reichenbach document the massive anti–Vietnam War protest held in Washington, D.C., on October 21, 1967, where more than 100,000 demonstrators gathered at the Lincoln Memorial before marching on the Pentagon. Filmed amid the crowd, the short captures the tension, idealism, and growing radicalism of the American peace movement.

Director: Chris Marker, François Reichenbach
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Chris Marker, Christian Odasso
Editing: Carlos de los Llanos
Production: Societe pour le Lancement des Oeuvres Nouvelles (SLON), France Opera Film, Les Films de la Pléiade
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics, political activism, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sixth Side of the Pentagon about?
Chris Marker and François Reichenbach document the massive anti–Vietnam War protest held in Washington, D.C., on October 21, 1967, where more than 100,000 demonstrators gathered at the Lincoln Memorial before marching on the Pentagon. Filmed amid the crowd, the short captures the tension, idealism, and growing radicalism of the American peace movement.
Who directed The Sixth Side of the Pentagon?
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon was directed by Chris Marker, François Reichenbach.
Who stars in The Sixth Side of the Pentagon?
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon stars Henri de Turenne, Chris Marker, William Sloane Coffin, Paul Stookey, Mary Travers, John Wilson.
How long is The Sixth Side of the Pentagon?
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Sixth Side of the Pentagon?
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Sixth Side of the Pentagon produced?
The Sixth Side of the Pentagon was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Sixth Side of the Pentagon?
The themes of The Sixth Side of the Pentagon include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.