Film Society Review Volume 5, Number 8 April 1970

Book is clean & bright, no markings. Binding is tight. 50 Pages. Black & white photos throughout. The Strawberry Statement; Zabriskie Point; The Ballard of Cable Houge. Film Society Review Volume 5, Number 8 (April 1970), edited by William A. Starr and published by the American Federation of Film Societies, offers sharp, contemporary criticism of the era's socio-political cinema. The digest-sized issue features a prominent cover story examining The Strawberry Statement, criticizing the film adaptation of James Simon Kunen's account of the 1968 Columbia University student demonstrations. Additionally, the volume includes a harsh critique by Foster Hirsch of Michelangelo Antonioni's countercultural drama Zabriskie Point. Backed by a "Critics" column from Michael Sragow evaluating notable releases, this installment provides a vital look at the intersection of student-led political activism, radical Hollywood productions, and international cinema during a period of massive societal upheaval.…