The Dinkytown Uprising

Synopsis

The year is 1970 and the disastrous Vietnam War keeps escalating. Protests are erupting all over U.S. campuses. But in Minneapolis, word that the national Red Barn Restaurant chain wants to erect a new fast-food franchise in old, venerable Dinkytown, the “war at home” takes a different turn. This stunning documentary chronicles the unprecedented 40-day, 40-night continuous Dinkytown “Occupation” to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint. From film programmer-turned-filmmaker Al Milgrom, the story is recounted by seven participants whose varied reminiscences about defending the neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the memorable ‘70’s Generation. Music featured in the film by Bob Dylan, Willie Murphy.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Al Milgrom Dan Geiger
Production	Producer	Al Milgrom
Editing	Editor	Dan Geiger
Writing	Screenstory	Al Milgrom
Camera	Director of Photography	Al Milgrom
Department	Role	Name

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