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 Barnes & Noble Abbie Hoffman, the clown prince of antiwar protesters and one of the infamous Chicago Seven, is lionized in this vivid film about the socially turbulent 1960s. Actually, the story begins in 1977 as Abbie (played by Vincent DOnofrio), still a fugitive, recounts his past to a reporter, hoping that the resulting article will expose illicit government operations. Abbies estranged wife, Anita (Janeane Garofalo), and his lawyer Gerry Lefcourt (Kevin Pollak) cooperate, knowing that the pieces publication could endanger him. Steal This Movie! tells Hoffmans story in an impassioned, energetic, but largely uncritical way. His unsavory peccadilloes are, in the main, either glossed over or dismissed outright. But DOnofrio is positively electric as Abbie, and director Robert Greenwald (Breaking Up) re-creates the period with uncanny verisimilitude, making it difficult to tell newly shot scenes from skillfully interpolated news footage. A vibrant chronicle of the Vietnam Era, Steal This Movie! isnt just for the unreconstructed hippies who might be expected to comprise its core audience; it should be required viewing for anyone interested in this endlessly compelling era of American history period. The DVD release includes a commentary by director Greenwald, and interview footage of not only cast and crew members, but also some of the real-life characters portrayed in the movie, most notably fellow activist Bobby Seale. The disc also features deleted scenes, production-design sketches, and storyboards. Ed HulseBarnes & Noble Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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