The Activist (1969)
Mike, a college student, makes an impassioned anti-war speech on campus, which is carried on live television, causing a storm of controversy. His girlfriend leaves him, but he finds himself attracted to her roommate Lee, and they fall in love. He must choose between his love for Lee and his dedication to the anti-war cause.
- Date of release
- 1969-12-10
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Art Napoleon
Casting
- Michael Smith — Mike Corbett
- Lesley Gilb Taplin — Lee James
- Tom Maier — Peter Williams
- Benbow Ritchie — Home Owner
- Patricia Ritchie — Home Owner's Wife
Interesting facts
The Activist is a 1969 American drama film directed by Art Napoleon and written by Art Napoleon and Jo Napoleon. It depicts the conflicts of a college student who, after appearing on television news decrying the Vietnam War, is torn between engaging in further anti-war protests and settling for conventional happiness with his new girlfriend. The film stars Michael Smith, who had been an actual member of the Oakland Seven, an anti-war group involved in the planning of the 1967 Stop the Draft Week. Co-star Lesley Taplin also alternated between community activism and acting at the time of production.
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