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Steal This Movie (2000)

Steal This Movie (2000)
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Steal This Movie! is a dramatic account of the tumultuous life and times of Abbie Hoffman, one of the most visible and influential figures of America's 1960s counter-culture. (Its title was inspired by Hoffman's irreverent "survival guide," Steal This Book.) Hoffman's founding of the Youth International Party (better known as the "Yippies") and inventive acts of street theater -- including an "exorcism" of the Pentagon and the riotous protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago -- made him a household name and a star of the anti-war movement. They also earned him enemies, and he was eventually arrested for trying to sell cocaine to an undercover cop, a bust that he contended was a set-up meant to discredit him. Rather than face a long prison sentence, Hoffman went underground, leaving behind his wife and children and posing as "Barry Freed," who became a respected environmental activist. In time, Freed acknowledged that he was Hoffman, spent two months in jail, and returned to activism full-time until his 1989 death. Steal This Movie stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Hoffman, Janeane Garofalo as his wife Anita, Kevin Corrigan as Jerry Rubin, Troy Garity as Tom Hayden, and Jeanne Tripplehorn as Joanna Lawrenson, who became romantically involved with Barry Freed. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Vincent D'OnofrioJaneane Garofalo, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Greenwald
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Steal This Movie! is a dramatic account of the tumultuous life and times of Abbie Hoffman, one of the most visible and influential figures of America's 1960s counter-culture. (Its title was inspired by Hoffman's irreverent "survival guide," Steal This Book.) Hoffman's founding of the Youth International Party (better known as the "Yippies") and inventive acts of street theater -- including an "exorcism" of the Pentagon and the riotous protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago -- made him a household name and a star of the anti-war movement. They also earned him enemies, and he was eventually arrested for trying to sell cocaine to an undercover cop, a bust that he contended was a set-up meant to discredit him. Rather than face a long prison sentence, Hoffman went underground, leaving behind his wife and children and posing as "Barry Freed," who became a respected environmental activist. In time, Freed acknowledged that he was Hoffman, spent two months in jail, and returned to activism full-time until his 1989 death. Steal This Movie stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Hoffman, Janeane Garofalo as his wife Anita, Kevin Corrigan as Jerry Rubin, Troy Garity as Tom Hayden, and Jeanne Tripplehorn as Joanna Lawrenson, who became romantically involved with Barry Freed. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

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Director(s):
Robert Greenwald
Writer(s):
Bruce Graham
Producer(s):
Robert GreenwaldJacobus Rose
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Substance Abuse, Adult Language, Nudity)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Mariella C.

Great movie, for 60's fans. This is the story of the most outspoken of the Chicago 7, and his story following the 60's. It gives Abbie Hoffman humanistic characteristics rather then the cliche hippie icon. It incorporates both real footage from the events and vincent d'onofrio is the best Abbie. Must see for college age uninspired youth!

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Adrian W.

I'm a 60's fan, I think the film Berkeley was great, but Steal This Movie is a drag. First, it is far, far too looong. Chop away one-third of the movie, then it could be a stronger film. Also, the main character who plays Abbie Hoffman was very poorly cast. A truly dynamic actor would have been much better. Lackluster direction and writing didn't help. But for historical study, this film is OK. Drink some coffee to stay awake.

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