Film Date
5/12/70
Film Reference Number
KQN 741
Description
KQED News report from U.C. Berkeley's Greek Theatre on May 12th 1970 featuring a speech by Ken Kesey about the media's negative influence on society. He states a belief that: "The media exists on conflict and confrontation" and offers ways for social protesters to avoid being exploited by the press. Also includes scenes from another speech about the Vietnam War in which a man criticizes how politicians are being influenced in their decisions by the military.
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
NCPB/KQED