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7.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: In 1969, a radical splinter group broke off from SDS (Students for a Democratic Society), convinced that only militant action could end racism, the war in Vietnam and the inequalities they felt inherent in a capitalist society. The Weather Underground engaged in numerous bombings (and failed bombings) that landed them on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Today - in light of a new age of terrorism - former members as well as their critics look back on the '70s and reflect on what they did and why they did it. (Film Forum)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Along with its historical value, The Weather Underground is also a terrific movie, energetic, and articulate. It's the don't-miss documentary of the season.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    90
    One of the most thought-provoking documentaries of recent times.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    60
    One leaves with barely a clue as to how this group was able to orchestrate a successful string of terror bombings.

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