Review of The Weather Underground (2002) by Emily R — 26 Jun 2004

Because I'm in a documentary mood, I'll review The Weather Underground. Because I've been watching the Aqua Teens the past two days, I'll review Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

The Weather Underground is a documentary about the radical, usually violent group of anti-war, anti-racist (anti-government) protesters from the late 1960's and throughout the 70's known as The Weathermen (and later, The Weather Underground). Starting out as members of SDS, the protesters gathered for conferences to discuss what was to be done about civil rights, the war, etc. The Weathermen as a seperate organization organized riots and bombings of public buildings (though, when they were empty) in order to symbolize the violence that was happening throughout the world. The most amazing thing about this story is that The Weather Underground, who travelled the country evading the FBI, actually did just that. Eventually the participants have come out of hiding (after all it's been 30 years) and are living relatively peaceful lives. The intensely radical vision of these people is inspiring, though their tactics I find to be apalling. They even broke Timothy Leary out of prison! They're passion for justice is incredible and the movie is very powerful. If you get a chance, I think it's out on video. It's certainly something they don't teach you in History class.

Now for the [i]really[/i] thoughtful review.

I love the Aqua Teens. That's all. I'm tired. My neck hurts.