The year is 1970 and the disastrous Vietnam War keeps escalating. Protests are erupting all over U.S. campuses. But in Minneapolis, word that the national Red Barn Restaurant chain wants to erect a new fast-food franchise in old, venerable Dinkytown, the âwar at homeâ takes a different turn. This stunning documentary chronicles the unprecedented 40-day, 40-night continuous Dinkytown âOccupationâ to prevent construction of an unwanted hamburger joint. From film programmer-turned-filmmaker Al Milgrom, the story is recounted by seven participants whose varied reminiscences about defending the neighborhood becomes a microcosm of the memorable â70âs Generation. Music featured in the film by Bob Dylan, Willie Murphy.
