Young Americans (1967 film)
| Young Americans | |
|---|---|
Alexander Grasshoff | |
| Written by | Alexander Grasshoff |
| Produced by | Robert Cohn Alexander Grasshoff |
| Cinematography | Richard Moore |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Young Americans is a 1967 American documentary film directed by
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1969, though this was subsequently revoked because the film was released in 1967 and was thus ineligible. The documentary is the only film in history to have had its Oscar revoked.[1] Actress and singer Vicki Lawrence, later of The Carol Burnett Show
, can also be seen in musical numbers.
Plot
A profile of the
Illinois State Penitentiary, not only in performance, but in social situations. But with a group of approximately fifty which also includes tour organizers, chaperons and crew members, not all always goes smoothly, especially as teenagers will sometimes just be teenagers despite what their adult authority figures want or expect.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the Plaza Theatre in
Kansas City on August 21, 1967, as a benefit for the Will Rogers Hospital.[3]
See also
References
- ^ McLellan, Dennis (2008-04-20). "Alex Grasshoff, 79; documentary filmmaker had to give back his Oscar". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ Young Americans (1967) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-20
- ^ "'Young Americans' K.C. Bow as Benefit For Will Rogers Hospital". Variety. August 9, 1967. p. 7.
External links
- Young Americans at IMDb
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