A Right to Dissent: A Press Conference

About "A Right to Dissent: A Press Conference"

"A Right to Dissent: A Press Conference" is an influential documentary movie released in 1968. This film takes viewers on a unique journey into a pre-convention press conference by the National Committee to End the War in Vietnam. Through the eyes of David Dellinger and Rennie Davis, the audience gets a glimpse of the challenges they faced in planning protests against the 1968 Democratic Convention. This riveting feature highlights the importance of freedom of speech, personal choice, and the right to dissent.

Making / Production

The production process for "A Right to Dissent: A Press Conference" involved meticulous research and extensive coverages of the war and political protest movements of the late '60s. The creators skillfully captured and edited raw footage from the press conference, maintaining the intensity and passion expressed by Dellinger and Davis.

Actors

• David Dellinger - Dellinger plays himself, masterfully recounting his difficulties in planning and organising protests against the Vietnam War and his determined firms stand against the 1968 Democratic Convention.
• Rennie Davis - Also playing himself, Davis resonates with the audience as he narrates his plight in keeping the spirit of the protest alive amid unprecedented society challenges.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• "A Right to Dissent: A Press Conference" is one of the few documentaries that captured a live press conference from the 60s era, which makes it a valuable historical asset.
• The film effectively captured anti-war sentiments arising out of the Vietnam War and the determination of the people to voice their dissent.
• Both David Dellinger and Rennie Davis were prominent figures in the anti-war movement.

Awards

No awards have been recorded for this movie.

Quotes

• "There is no war that can justify the loss of a single human life."- David Dellinger
• "Our dissent is our right, and we will exercise it." - Rennie Davis

Music and Soundtrack

• The movie does not have a traditional music score. Instead, it uses the ambient and raw sounds of the press conference, protest chants, speeches, and media questions, creating an authentic and intense atmosphere.