Underground
"The Film The FBI Didn't Want You To See"
Originally released in 1976. Underground is a documentary film. directed by Emile de Antonio. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, and Emile de Antonio
Synopsis
A documentary about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film consists of interviews with members of the group after they went underground and footage of the anti-war and civil rights protests of the time. It was directed by Emile de Antonio, Haskell Wexler and Mary Lampson, later subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an attempt to confiscate the film footage in order to gain information that would help them arrest the Weathermen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Turin Film
- Action 27
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underground about?
A documentary about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film co...
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by Emile de Antonio.
How long is Underground?
Underground has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Underground released?
Underground was released on May 9, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Underground?
The main cast of Underground includes Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Emile de Antonio, Bernardine Dohrn, Jeff Jones.