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Here Come the Videofreex follows a collective that aimed to create a TV channel using portable video cameras in the 1960s and 70s. The film captures significant events like Woodstock, the rise of the Black Panthers, the women’s liberation movement, and anti-Vietnam War protests. It presents the efforts of the Videofreex to share their perspectives through independent media during a transformative time in American history.
The documentary emphasizes the importance of grassroots journalism and the impact of independent media on public discourse. It reflects on the risks and rewards faced by the Videofreex as they navigated the media landscape, aiming to provide alternative narratives in a period marked by social upheaval.
Why Watch
- •Meet the Videofreex and their media revolution
- •See pivotal events like Woodstock unfold
- •Find out about the women’s liberation movement
Did You Know
•The documentary was directed by Jenny Raskin.
•The film has a runtime of 79 minutes.
•It captures events from the 1960s and 70s, including Woodstock.
•The Videofreex were active during the rise of the Black Panthers.
Perfect For
Media history enthusiasts1960s counterculture fansGrassroots journalism advocates