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Hit & Stay is a documentary directed by Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk that examines the actions of the Catonsville Nine and the Baltimore Four as protests against the Vietnam War. It features interviews with activists involved in these protests and FBI agents who monitored their activities. The film also includes commentary from notable figures such as Bill Ayers and Noam Chomsky, discussing the impact of these protests on later political movements.
The documentary covers a range of protest actions, including the Baltimore Four in 1967 and the Catonsville Nine in 1968, among others. It premiered at the 2013 Chicago Underground Film Festival, winning the Audience Award, and later at the Maryland Film Festival and the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, where it won Best Documentary Feature.
Why Watch
- •See the Catonsville Nine's 1968 protest actions.
- •Meet activists and FBI agents discussing the protests.
- •Find out about the Baltimore Four's actions in 1967.
Did You Know
•The Catonsville Nine protested in 1968 against the Vietnam War.
•Hit & Stay won the Audience Award at the 2013 Chicago Underground Film Festival.
•The film features commentary from Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn.
Perfect For
Vietnam War protestsPolitical activismDocumentary enthusiasts