Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family 53 years old

The title of this Canadian documentary may have some relation to Canadian Marshall McLuhan's theories. It combines interview with famous U.S. militants of the '60s, such as Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman, with reenactments of their Chicago trials (i.e., the "Chicago Eight," etc.). Other figures of cultural interest from the time, including Alan Ginsberg and Buckminster Fuller, are interviewed or featured. The filmmaker indicates his belief that powerful forces in the U.S. government worked together to suppress American radicals. This view, widely disbelieved at the time, has since been confirmed.

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Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family Cast

Name Character
John Lennon He was 30, 40 years old when he died as Himself
John Lennon He was 30, 40 years old when he died
Timothy Leary He was 50, 75 years old when he died
Timothy Leary He was 50, 75 years old when he died as Himself
Allen Ginsberg He was 44, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Allen Ginsberg He was 44, 70 years old when he died
Abbie Hoffman He was 34, 52 years old when he died as Himself
Abbie Hoffman He was 34, 52 years old when he died
Fred Hampton He was 22, 21 years old when he died as Himself
Jerry Rubin He was 86, 56 years old when he died
R. Buckminster Fuller He was 75, 87 years old when he died as Himself
Fred Hampton He was 22, 21 years old when he died
R. Buckminster Fuller He was 75, 87 years old when he died
Jerry Rubin He was 86, 56 years old when he died as Himself

Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family Crew

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Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family (53 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, April 11, 1971
  • Runtime: 84 minutes