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200930 minPGdocumentary

Flak

200930 minPGdocumentary

Thirty minutes capture the apolitical spirit of the 1970s as people wander the city, work, play street hockey, and debate political change.

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Thirty minutes capture the apolitical spirit of the 1970s as people wander the city, work, play street hockey, and debate political change.

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Ron Mann

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Ron Mann captures life in the 1970s by following various individuals through city streets. They work, play street hockey, and engage in debates about political change. The 30-minute documentary reflects the era's apolitical sentiment, offering a snapshot of everyday activities and conversations in urban settings. Mann's work presents an unfiltered look at a decade marked by social and political shifts.

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