Last Summer Won't Happen (1968)

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A critical yet sympathetic examination of the anti-war movement in New York City, shot in 1968, one year after the Summer of Love. The film traces the development group of activists on the Lower East Side. We see their growth from isolated, alienated individuals to a politically empowered community. Filmed between the protests at the Pentagon and the demonstrations at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, it includes portraits of Abbie Hoffman, editor Paul Krassner, folksinger Phil Ochs and anarchist Tom "Osha" Neumann.

Director: Peter Gessner, Tom Hurwitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Editing: Peter Gessner
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Last Summer Won't Happen about?
A critical yet sympathetic examination of the anti-war movement in New York City, shot in 1968, one year after the Summer of Love. The film traces the development group of activists on the Lower East Side. We see their growth from isolated, alienated individuals to a politically empowered community. Filmed between the protests at the Pentagon and the demonstrations at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, it includes portraits of Abbie Hoffman, editor Paul Krassner, folksinger Phil Ochs and anarchist Tom "Osha" Neumann.
Who directed Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen was directed by Peter Gessner, Tom Hurwitz.
Who stars in Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen stars Abbie Hoffman, Paul Krassner, Tom Osha Neumann, Phil Ochs.
How long is Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen is a Documentary film.
Where was Last Summer Won't Happen produced?
Last Summer Won't Happen was produced in United States of America.