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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE (original 1980; edition 1980)

by Abbie Hoffman

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Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture is the inspirational life story of one of Abbie Hoffman, cofounder of the Yippie movement and one of the most important activists of the twentieth century. Hoffman recounts his growing involvement in the student movement as it rose to national prominence, giving behind-the-scenes details about the historic protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention and subsequent Chicago conspiracy trial, his "levitation' of the Pentagon, and his friendships with other movement leaders. This new edition includes a selection of photographs documenting his continuing activism in the 1980s and a new Afterword by leading historian Howard Zinn about Hoffman's enduring legacy.… (more)
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Title:SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Authors:Abbie Hoffman
Info:New York: G.P. Putnam. Pprbk., 304 pp.
Collections:Your library
Rating:****
Tags:Biography, US History Gov't & Politricks

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Soon to be a Major Motion Picture by Abbie Hoffman (1980)

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Reading "Soon to be a major motion picture" with the knowledge that Hoffman committed suicide adds a sombre note to proceedings. Hoffman gives us his take on the youth protest movement of the 1960s (and his prominent role in it) and how it turned to shit in the 1970s (especially for him).

I think history is yet to fully judge Hoffman's role in 20th Century but I'm sure he will receive more than a footnote, and "Soon to be a major motion picture" is a good way to get an idea of Hoffman's work and his humour. It's just a shame he decided it was all too much. ( )
  MiaCulpa | Mar 2, 2016 |
Hoffman describes living underground as Barry Freed. I particularly admired his inability to stay out of politics. ( )
  aulsmith | Apr 14, 2013 |
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"Dear Abbie- Wait till Jesus gets his hands on you-you little bastard. Anonymous."

(My all-time favourite hate letter)
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to ANGEL, my running mate, who led me into the valley of life.
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Soon to Be a Major Motion Picture is the inspirational life story of one of Abbie Hoffman, cofounder of the Yippie movement and one of the most important activists of the twentieth century. Hoffman recounts his growing involvement in the student movement as it rose to national prominence, giving behind-the-scenes details about the historic protests at the 1968 Democratic Convention and subsequent Chicago conspiracy trial, his "levitation' of the Pentagon, and his friendships with other movement leaders. This new edition includes a selection of photographs documenting his continuing activism in the 1980s and a new Afterword by leading historian Howard Zinn about Hoffman's enduring legacy.

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