The Dinkytown Uprising (2015)

The Dinkytown Uprising (2015) poster

The year is 1970 and the disastrous Vietnam War keeps escalating. Protests are erupting all over U.S. campuses. But in Minneapolis, word that the national Red Barn Restaurant chain wants to erect a new fast-food franchise in old, venerable Dinkytown, the “war at home” takes a different turn. This stunning documentary chronicles the unprecedented 40-day, 40-night continuous Dinkytown “Occupation” to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint. From film programmer-turned-filmmaker Al Milgrom, the story is recounted by seven participants whose varied reminiscences about defending the neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the memorable ‘70’s Generation. Music featured in the film by Bob Dylan, Willie Murphy.

Director: Dan Geiger, Al Milgrom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Al Milgrom
Editing: Dan Geiger
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dinkytown Uprising about?
The year is 1970 and the disastrous Vietnam War keeps escalating. Protests are erupting all over U.S. campuses. But in Minneapolis, word that the national Red Barn Restaurant chain wants to erect a new fast-food franchise in old, venerable Dinkytown, the “war at home” takes a different turn. This stunning documentary chronicles the unprecedented 40-day, 40-night continuous Dinkytown “Occupation” to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint. From film programmer-turned-filmmaker Al Milgrom, the story is recounted by seven participants whose varied reminiscences about defending the neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the memorable ‘70’s Generation. Music featured in the film by Bob Dylan, Willie Murphy.
Who directed The Dinkytown Uprising?
The Dinkytown Uprising was directed by Dan Geiger, Al Milgrom.
How long is The Dinkytown Uprising?
The Dinkytown Uprising has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Dinkytown Uprising?
The Dinkytown Uprising is a Documentary film.