Back in the late 1960s and through much of the 70s, a small group of terrorists who labeled themselves the Weather Underground (or, the Weathermen) resorted to very violent tactics in reaction to things such as the Vietnam War and racism. While they didn't kill anyone (other then themselves in one case), they blew up many things and even helped Timothy Leary break out of prison! Now, decades later, this film explores their actions and interviews the surviving participants.
"The Weather Underground" is an interesting film about about this terrorist group. What's also interesting is that the documentary is amazingly amoral--neither taking a pro or con sort of approach. This isn't bad--and it allows the participants themselves to make that determination--looking back at their movement and actions. Some were rather wistful--and seemed to now believe that they were completely wrong in using violence. Some excellent quotes from the ex-terrorists were the following: "...if you think you have the moral high-ground, that's a dangerous thing..." "...my feelings of guilt and shame...these things I am not proud of..." However, what was even more fascinating was the woman who disagreed, saying "...I would do it again..." This values-free approach, while disconcerting, is also quite revealing--and a bit scary. Well done and very fascinating. Worth a look.
"The Weather Underground" is an interesting film about about this terrorist group. What's also interesting is that the documentary is amazingly amoral--neither taking a pro or con sort of approach. This isn't bad--and it allows the participants themselves to make that determination--looking back at their movement and actions. Some were rather wistful--and seemed to now believe that they were completely wrong in using violence. Some excellent quotes from the ex-terrorists were the following: "...if you think you have the moral high-ground, that's a dangerous thing..." "...my feelings of guilt and shame...these things I am not proud of..." However, what was even more fascinating was the woman who disagreed, saying "...I would do it again..." This values-free approach, while disconcerting, is also quite revealing--and a bit scary. Well done and very fascinating. Worth a look.