What is Street Scenes 1970?
Street Scenes 1970 is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 75 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1970
- Studios
- New York Cinetracts Collective
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Overview
Street Scenes 1970 is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by New York Cinetracts Collective. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A raw documentary captures two turbulent Vietnam‑war protests in May 1970.”
- Authentic footage of 1970 anti‑war protests
- Features early involvement of Martin Scorsese
- Provides insight into Vietnam‑war dissent
- Limited to two events, may feel narrow in scope
- Documentary style lacks narrative polish
Watch it if you’re interested in 1970s protest movements or early documentary cinema.
The film presents intense protest scenes and political tension, suitable for mature audiences.
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What protests are shown in the film?
It covers the Hard Hat Riot on Wall Street in New York City and the Kent State/Cambodia Incursion protest in Washington, D.C., both in May 1970.
Who made the documentary?
It was produced by the New York Cinetracts Collective, with filmmaker Martin Scorsese involved as a film instructor at NYU.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on September 14 1970.
How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Is the film appropriate for all viewers?
The documentary contains intense protest footage and political content, making it more appropriate for mature audiences.