Speaking Directly (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 1973, Speaking Directly is a notable film directed by Jon Jost.
What it’s about. Speaking Directly is an essay-film making for a kind of State of the Nation address, from the perspective of someone other than the President of the United States, circa 1972-4. This film addresses both the political and cultural situation of the US at the height of the Viet Nam war, Watergate and its aftermath, and likewise addresses the personal life, in this context, of the filmmaker, at that time thirty years of age, recently out of two plus years in federal prison for refusal to accept military service.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Speaking Directly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speaking Directly page.
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- Speaking Directly holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.