8 Flags for 99¢
Director: Chuck Olin
A short documentary that explores a blue-collar community’s growing unease with the Vietnam War. It was produced in response to President Nixon’s famous November, 1969 speech when he contrasted the unlawful and vocal anti-war protesters to the respectful “silent majority” who were in favor of remaining in Vietnam to fight communism. This film explores the thoughts and opinions of the “silent majority” represented by the folks living in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago.
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8 Flags for 99¢ (1970) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 5.6/10 from 9 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 26min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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8 Flags for 99¢ runs 26 minutes (26min).
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8 Flags for 99¢ has an average rating of 5.6/10 based on 9 viewer votes on TMDB.
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8 Flags for 99¢ was released in 1970.
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