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201296 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Easy Rider

201296 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

James Benning revisits the iconic 1969 film directed by Dennis Hopper, contrasting its original scenes with contemporary footage and modern music to reflect on American counterculture.

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James Benning revisits the iconic 1969 film directed by Dennis Hopper, contrasting its original scenes with contemporary footage and modern music to reflect on American counterculture.

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James Benning revisits the iconic 1969 film Easy Rider, directed by Dennis Hopper, through a contemporary lens. The documentary divides the original film into distinct scenes, each replaced by modern footage shot at the same locations. Benning contrasts the original's 1960s soundtrack with music that resonates with him today. This approach prompts reflection on the evolution of counterculture and cultural identity in America. The film runs for 96 minutes and was released in 2012.

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