chicago, illinois,vietnam war,police brutality,presidential election,journalism,political activism,national guard,historical event,political protest,cinéma vérité,mother son relationship,democratic party

Medium Cool (1969)

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Beyond the age of innocence...into the age of awareness.

John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.

Cast & Crew

Director
Haskell Wexler
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    John Robert Forster
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    Eileen Verna Bloom
  • Profile picture of Peter Bonerz
    Gus Peter Bonerz
  • Profile picture of Marianna Hill
    Ruth Marianna Hill
  • Profile picture of Sid McCoy
    Frank Baker Sid McCoy
  • Profile picture of Peter Boyle
    Gun Clinic Manager Peter Boyle
  • Profile picture of China Lee
    Roller Derby Patron China Lee
  • Profile picture of Haskell Wexler
    Cameraman on Scaffold (uncredited) Haskell Wexler

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Keywords

  • chicago, illinois
  • vietnam war
  • police brutality
  • presidential election
  • journalism
  • political activism
  • national guard
  • historical event
  • political protest
  • cinéma vérité
  • mother son relationship
  • democratic party