Thumbs Down (1968)

In this cinema-verite documentary, a teenage youth group called Thumbs Down decides "to bring Christ to their neighborhood" by holding an anti-war Mass at their conservative Chicago parish. Neither militants nor hippies, they simply believe that Christianity means social action and concern with issues. They present this belief to the community and the confrontation reveals the deepening crisis of communication between the young Christians and their parents, priest, and neighbors.

Director: Gerald Temaner, Gordon Quinn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 101 min
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Production: Kartemquin Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is Thumbs Down about?
In this cinema-verite documentary, a teenage youth group called Thumbs Down decides "to bring Christ to their neighborhood" by holding an anti-war Mass at their conservative Chicago parish. Neither militants nor hippies, they simply believe that Christianity means social action and concern with issues. They present this belief to the community and the confrontation reveals the deepening crisis of communication between the young Christians and their parents, priest, and neighbors.
Who directed Thumbs Down?
Thumbs Down was directed by Gerald Temaner, Gordon Quinn.
How long is Thumbs Down?
Thumbs Down has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Thumbs Down?
Thumbs Down is a Documentary film.
Where was Thumbs Down produced?
Thumbs Down was produced in United States of America.