Troublemakers

A sober, closely observed documentary that immerses you in the daily grind of political organizing, rewarding patience with honest, unglamorous insight.

Directed by

Norman Fruchter, Robert Machover

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Robert Kramer

Overview

Machover and Fruchter's intimate documentary follows the trials and tribulations of a group of Students for a Democratic Society militants in their attempt to politicize and organize the people of Newark, New Jersey. For Amos Vogel, Troublemakers was one of the best films of the New Left because it eschewed "both clichés and propaganda" in favor of "honesty" and "careful exploration." A must watch both for activists and political documentarians. (Doc Films)

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and demanding.

About

Politics, class, race, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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