Thumbs Down
Originally released in 1968. Thumbs Down is a documentary film. directed by Gerald Temaner.
Synopsis
In this cinema-verite documentary, a teenage youth group called Thumbs Down decides "to bring Christ to their neighborhood" by holding an anti-war Mass at their conservative Chicago parish. Neither militants nor hippies, they simply believe that Christianity means social action and concern with issues. They present this belief to the community and the confrontation reveals the deepening crisis of communication between the young Christians and their parents, priest, and neighbors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kartemquin Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thumbs Down about?
In this cinema-verite documentary, a teenage youth group called Thumbs Down decides "to bring Christ to their neighborhood" by holding an anti-war Mass at their conservative Chicago parish. Neither...
Who directed Thumbs Down?
Thumbs Down was directed by Gerald Temaner.
How long is Thumbs Down?
Thumbs Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Thumbs Down released?
Thumbs Down was released on January 1, 1968 in theaters.