The Weather Underground Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 3800 votes
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The Weather Underground

Synopsis

In the late 1960s and early 1970s polarization of American political situation was becoming acute, with the Vietnam War abroad and civil rights at home being the most pressing issues. For the youth political movement, seemingly ineffectual methods of peaceful protest and resistance led to the rise of a faction that wanted a more extreme approach that the government could not ignore. One particular group, the Weather Underground, attempted to team up with the Black Panthers to violently confront the US government. They began with participation in street riots, and escalated their efforts to include the bombing of specific targets associated with the government or local power structures.

Through archival footage and interviews of participants on both sides of this conflict, this film covers the Weather Underground's campaign of violence through this period, the FBI's strategies and tactics to apprehend them (including some deemed unethical or illegal), until changing times and disillusionment brought their activities to an end.

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The Weather Underground
Jynueythek Ylow
Aphex Twin: Performer
God Bless America
CD #1, track #1
Aphex Twin: Performer
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron: Performer
Knockin' Gun
Buckethead: Performer
Intro
Sonic Youth: Performer
Mood for a Summer Sundown
E.A.R.: Performer
I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)
For Carl Sagan
Tarentel: Performer
Excerpt from 'Fugitive Days'

User reviews

Betty Taylor
9/10

The soundtrack of The Weather Underground perfectly captures the tense and tumultuous atmosphere of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Each musical piece evokes a sense of urgency and rebellion that mirrors the radical actions of the group.

Sarah Campbell
5/10

The band's selection of tracks helps to immerse the audience in the political and social unrest of the time, creating a powerful emotional connection.

Ashley Lopez
9/10

The use of period-specific songs enhances the authenticity of the film, transporting the viewer back to a time of political upheaval and social unrest. The music becomes a powerful storytelling tool, setting the tone for the intense and provocative narrative unfolding on screen.

Nancy Green
6/10

The incorporation of protest songs from the era adds an authentic layer to the overall sound of the documentary.

Matthew Green
5/10

I appreciate how the music in the documentary enhances the sense of urgency and rebellion that characterized the Weather Underground's activities.

Ronald Walker
9/10

The combination of original score with carefully selected tracks from the era creates a dynamic and immersive auditory experience that complements the gripping visuals and compelling interviews. The soundtrack of The Weather Underground is not just background music, but an integral part of the storytelling that elevates the film to a higher level of emotional impact.

Lisa Robinson
5/10

The soundtrack's use of intense percussion and dissonant melodies mirrors the escalating violence and turmoil depicted in the film.

Lisa Hall
5/10

The band's soundtrack for The Weather Underground effectively captures the tense and radical atmosphere of the late 1960s and early 1970s in America.

Steven Turner
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Weather Underground effectively complements the visuals and narrative, enhancing the viewer's understanding of the radical political movements of the era.