A 90-minute debate tour features Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy, contrasting their views on politics and counterculture in America.
“America 1984. You've come a long way...maybe.”
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A 90-minute debate tour features Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy, contrasting their views on politics and counterculture in America.
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Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy take the stage in 1983 for a debate tour that contrasts their starkly different ideologies. Leary, a former Harvard psychologist and advocate for psychedelic exploration, faces Liddy, a key figure in the Watergate scandal and a staunch defender of conservative politics. Their interactions unfold in various venues, revealing the tensions between counterculture and establishment views. Directed by Alan Rudolph, "Return Engagement" captures this unique clash against the backdrop of a changing America.
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Why Watch
- Meet Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy face-to-face.
- See the clash of counterculture and conservatism in 1984.
- Find out how public debates shaped American culture.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Alan Rudolph, known for his work in the 1980s.
- Timothy Leary was a prominent figure in the counterculture movement.
- G. Gordon Liddy was a key figure in the Watergate scandal.
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Who directed the documentary Return Engagement?
Return Engagement was directed by Alan Rudolph.
What year was Return Engagement released?
Return Engagement was released in 1983.
Who were the main participants in the debate tour featured in Return Engagement?
The debate tour featured Timothy Leary and G. Gordon Liddy.
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