A visit to The Diggers headquarters at 848 Clay Street

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Film Date
1960s
Film Reference Number
KTVU 9-16
Description
KTVU news footage from 1967 with report Claud Mann featuring scenes from a visit to 848 Clay Street in San Francisco, which we are told is the headquarters of The Diggers community-action group. People are seen smoking banana skins ("mellow yellow") and when a spokesperson for The Diggers is asked about their "philosophy" he replies: "I'm not gonna pay for your trip and everything is free." Also includes silent views of young people relaxing outside in a park. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

This film reversal print was remastered in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in May 2022.
Format
16mm newsfilm