Mayday
Dec 31, 1970 · 22m
Overview
In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radical luminaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, the demonstrators converged on the New Haven Green to vent their anger and shut Yale down. Yale President Kingman Brewster commissioned a small group of Yale students to document the demonstrations, resulting in this 22-minute black-and-white film.
Cast of Mayday
Crew of Mayday
About Mayday
What is Mayday about?
In the spring of 1970, thousands of protesters descended on New Haven to demonstrate against the trial of Black Panther members for the murder of suspected FBI informant Alex Rackley. Led by radical luminaries Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, the demonstrators converged on the New Haven Green to vent their anger and shut Yale down. Yale President Kingman Brewster commissioned a small…
When was Mayday released?
Mayday was released on December 31, 1970.
How long is Mayday?
Mayday runs 22 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Mayday?
The cast of Mayday includes Abbie Hoffman (Self), Jean Genet (Self) and Kingman Brewster (Self).