My Name is Abbie (1981)

Orphan of America

My Name is Abbie (1981) poster

A countercultural icon, Hoffman is remembered as one of the greatest radicals of the civil rights and anti-war movements of the sixties. In this film, which documents the first interview he gave in 1980 when he decided to reveal his identity after spending seven years in hiding, he traces the evolution of political activism in America. "My name is Abbie... orphan of America."

Director: Nicola Lazemberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Peter Schnall
Editing: Bethe H. Gordon
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

underground, counter-culture, revolutionary, activism, street protest, yippie

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More Films by Director: Nicola Lazemberg
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Name is Abbie about?
A countercultural icon, Hoffman is remembered as one of the greatest radicals of the civil rights and anti-war movements of the sixties. In this film, which documents the first interview he gave in 1980 when he decided to reveal his identity after spending seven years in hiding, he traces the evolution of political activism in America. "My name is Abbie... orphan of America."
Who directed My Name is Abbie?
My Name is Abbie was directed by Nicola Lazemberg.
Who stars in My Name is Abbie?
My Name is Abbie stars Abbie Hoffman.
How long is My Name is Abbie?
My Name is Abbie has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is My Name is Abbie?
My Name is Abbie is a Documentary film.
Where was My Name is Abbie produced?
My Name is Abbie was produced in United States of America.