Film Date
12/17/66
Film Reference Number
KRON 1627-5
Description
KRON-TV news footage from December 17th 1966 featuring brief scenes from a happening in the Haight Ashbury. The reporter asks a spokesman what the signs "Now" mean and he replies with gusto: "The signs now mean right now! And right now is what's happening and going on right around here. Two thousand very beautiful people all together, having a very peaceful good time. We're enjoying ... this moment, now!" Also includes views of people congregating on the street and enjoying themselves. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Thanks to Eric Noble who runs the Diggers Archive, who advised this event was called the "Death of Money" parade, which was organized by the Diggers.
Thanks to Eric Noble who runs the Diggers Archive, who advised this event was called the "Death of Money" parade, which was organized by the Diggers.
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
Young Broadcasting of San Francisco, Inc.