Anarchism in America(1983)
Anarchism in America Synopsis
A colorful and provocative survey of anarchism in America, the film attempts to dispel popular misconceptions and trace the historical development of the movement. The film explores the movement both as a native American philosophy stemming from 19th century American traditions of individualism, and as a foreign ideology brought to America by immigrants. The film features rare archival footage and interviews with significant personalities in anarchist history including Murray Boochkin and Karl Hess, and also live performance footage of the Dead Kennedys.
Anarchism in America (1983) is a documentary film directed by Steven Fischler, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Jello Biafra, Paul Avrich, Murray Bookchin and Karl Hess. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Fischler
- Status:
- Released
Anarchism in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jello Biafra
as Self
- Paul Avrich
Paul Avrich
as Self
- Murray Bookchin
Murray Bookchin
as Self
- Karl Hess
Karl Hess
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Steven Fischler.
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Anarchism in America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Anarchism in America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anarchism in America online?
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Anarchism in America (1983) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Anarchism in America?
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The main cast of Anarchism in America (1983) includes Jello Biafra, Paul Avrich, Murray Bookchin and Karl Hess. The film was directed by Steven Fischler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anarchism in America released?
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Anarchism in America was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Anarchism in America worth watching?
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Anarchism in America (1983) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.