Summary 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" take a different turn. This documentary chronicles the 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 '70s generation. View more details
Directed : Al Milgrom Daniel J. Geiger
Written : Al Milgrom None None
Stars : Peter Moore
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 31, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Red Barn Project Minnesota Made Productions
Summary 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" take a different turn. This documentary chronicles the 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 '70s generation. View more details
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 31, 2015
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Red Barn Project Minnesota Made Productions
