CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 18m

American Renegade: Confessions of a Radical Humanist

A passionate, irreverent portrait of renegade activist, Abe Osheroff and his exploits as a lover, philosopher and visionary across 75 years of activism.

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Activist, lover, visionary, renegade - For 75 years, Abe Osheroff fought on the front lines of social activism - from the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to the killing fields of Nicaragua; from the witch hunts of McCarthy to the sharecroppers of Mississippi to streets all across the United States, Osheroff put his life on the line to keep justice alive. Through the unflinching lens of this documentary feature, this master storyteller takes us on an insightful journey inside the defining conflicts of 20th Century activism with irreverent humor and unwavering commitment to a lifetime of engagement. Osheroff's confessions strike a resounding chord in today's world with a singular voice that never stopped chanting "yes we can!"

Directed byScott Garen

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Released
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2009
Budget
$50,000
Studios
Arclight Films

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Abe Osheroff

Self

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Self

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Directed by
Scott Garen
Produced by
Scott Garen

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