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Mayday

December 31, 1970 0h 22m

Originally released in 1970. Mayday is a documentary film. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Abbie Hoffman, Jean Genet, and Kingman Brewster

Synopsis

In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radical luminaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, the demonstrators converged on the New Haven Green to vent their anger and shut Yale down. Yale President Kingman Brewster commissioned a small group of Yale students to document the demonstrations, resulting in this 22-minute black-and-white film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayday about?

In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radica...

How long is Mayday?

Mayday has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Mayday released?

Mayday was released on December 31, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mayday?

The main cast of Mayday includes Abbie Hoffman, Jean Genet, Kingman Brewster.