Last Summer Won't Happen
Originally released in 1968. Last Summer Won't Happen is a documentary film. directed by Peter Gessner. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Abbie Hoffman, Paul Krassner, and Tom Osha Neumann
Synopsis
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.
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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 Ea...
Who directed Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen was directed by Peter Gessner.
How long is Last Summer Won't Happen?
Last Summer Won't Happen has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Last Summer Won't Happen released?
Last Summer Won't Happen was released on September 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Last Summer Won't Happen?
The main cast of Last Summer Won't Happen includes Abbie Hoffman, Paul Krassner, Tom Osha Neumann, Phil Ochs.