“As relevant and timely as ever, MEDIUM COOL is a masterclass in using real-life footage for narrative propulsion and remains one of the most influential documentaries of all time.” - Rocco T. Thompson, Screen Rant
“A pioneering slice of cinematic history.” - Jeremy Heilman, Apollo Guide
May 6 & 22 | Chicago, 1968. The “whole world is watching” when the Democratic National Convention is held against a backdrop of political upheaval and social unrest. As director and cinematographer, Wexler vividly captures the revolution in real time, using fictional storytelling and documentary techniques, to make one of the most essential political films of all time.
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