Speaking Directly
Originally released in 1973. Speaking Directly is a documentary film. directed by Jon Jost.
Synopsis
Speaking Directly is an essay-film making for a kind of State of the Nation address, from the perspective of someone other than the President of the United States, circa 1973-5. This film addresses both the political and cultural situation of the US at the height of the Viet Nam war, Watergate and its aftermath, and likewise addresses the personal life, in this context, of the filmmaker, at that time thirty years of age, recently out of two plus years in federal prison for refusal to accept military service.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
8.6/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speaking Directly about?
Speaking Directly is an essay-film making for a kind of State of the Nation address, from the perspective of someone other than the President of the United States, circa 1973-5. This film addresses...
Who directed Speaking Directly?
Speaking Directly was directed by Jon Jost.
How long is Speaking Directly?
Speaking Directly has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Speaking Directly released?
Speaking Directly was released on January 1, 1973 in theaters.