Hard Hat Riot
Sep 30, 2025 · 1h 21m
Director
Marc LevinOverview
On May 8, 1970, construction workers violently clashed with students demonstrating against the Vietnam War in lower Manhattan. The workmen, who came to be known as “hardhats,” were at the cutting edge of a new kind of class war. With the war in Vietnam raging on, it was the sons of the working class who were doing most of the fighting. Workmen saw the protesting students as privileged “draft dodgers” disparaging the country and those who fought for it. On the other side, many student activists saw the workers as pawns, unwilling to see the changes that America needed. Hard Hat Riot tells the story of a struggling metropolis, a flailing president, a divided people, and a bloody juncture when the nation violently diverged ― culminating in a new political and cultural landscape that radically redefined American politics and foreshadowed the future.
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What is Hard Hat Riot about?
On May 8, 1970, construction workers violently clashed with students demonstrating against the Vietnam War in lower Manhattan. The workmen, who came to be known as “hardhats,” were at the cutting edge of a new kind of class war. With the war in Vietnam raging on, it was the sons of the working class who were doing most of the fighting. Workmen saw the protesting students as privileged “draft…
When was Hard Hat Riot released?
Hard Hat Riot was released on September 30, 2025.
Where can I watch Hard Hat Riot?
Hard Hat Riot is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Hard Hat Riot?
Hard Hat Riot runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
Who directed Hard Hat Riot?
Hard Hat Riot was directed by Marc Levin.
Who is in the cast of Hard Hat Riot?
The cast of Hard Hat Riot includes Richard Nixon (Self), John V. Lindsay (Self) and David Kuhn (Self).
Is Hard Hat Riot on Netflix?
No, Hard Hat Riot is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel instead.