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the 1970s was an extraordinary time of rebellion, and of questioning every accepted idea. as political activism, the sexual revolution, the woman's movement, and the music revolution contributed to social unrest across the country, american cinema witnessed the emergence of a new generation of filmmarkers. galvanzid by a new freedom of expression, these ground-breaking artista began targeting their films toward a new kind of audince, with stories that reflected the ever-changing reality of the era.
a love letter to an amazing period in film, a decade under the influence enlists a cast of pioneering writers, directors, and actors to talk about the times, their films, and their colleagues. luminaries such as francis ford coppola, william friedkin, sydney pollack, julie christie, and ellen burstyn reveal intimate, personal, and often untold stories about the experiences. and interspersing these interviews with a virtual cinematic scrapbbok of the decade, filmmakers richard lagravenese and ted demme include a cornucopia of clip from such classisc as easy rider, midnight cowboy, taxi driver, the godfather, and coming home. the result is a fantastic celebration of the artist and fims that left a vitral and lasting stamps on america's national cinema and identity.
