Synopsis "REVOLUTION"

 

"The cultural revolt of the Sixties and its continuing legacy."

   

The exploration of the 1960s Cultural Revolution as it ushers in our contemporary society.

 

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‘Revolution’ explores, through stunning period psychedelic visuals, music

and interviews with many of its renowned key instigators, the ground

breaking cultural and social transformation of the 1960s as we get to the

root of what changed during that period, and why. To what extent is our

society and culture today a product of those changes? What does the 60s

generation feel remains to be done today to complete the revolution,

40 years on?

 

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‘Revolution’ is a serious but entertaining investigation of the origins,

phenomenon and long-term impact of this cultural shift. The documentary

will serve as a legacy and historical document of the era from which future generations will gain a better understanding of the 1960s through first hand accounts by those that not only experienced it, but also helped  shape that

amazing revolutionary era. Through interviews with many of its key

innovators we will witness how they employed ground breaking new art

forms, music and other means as an expression of the counterculture and as

a tool for changing the status quo. A major subtext in the film will be the

culture of 1960s psychedelia as a symptom, expression and part cause of

this cultural shift.

 

The film will feature VIP interviews with many of the key innovators

complimented by period music, vintage stock footage and unique psychedelic visual transitions. The geographical focus will be England, North America and continental Europe. The time focus is primarily 1964-69 but the film will also explore the 1950s and early 60s as well as the 1970s to provide context.    We will also study the current revival of interest in the 1960s and psychedelia.

 

Although exploring the early 1960s as background, the focus will be the mid 60s to late 60s and extending into the 1970s to give perspective and to explore the spreading of the cultural revolution into mainstream society. We will also look at how the 60s are viewed today and influence society today, even to the current celebrations of the 40th anniversary of “The Summer Of Love” era.

 

To what extent is our society and culture today a product of those changes?

Why do we continue to look back on the 60s as a ‘golden age’ or the

standard against which we measure the present? Is there something lacking in our current culture that causes us to look back? Can we take what was positive about the 60s and spark a similar cultural revolution today? As the current Iraq war situation echo’s the Vietnam war of 1967/68. 

 

‘Revolution’ will also serve as a legacy and historical document of the era from which present and future generations will gain a better understanding of the 1960s through first hand accounts by those that not only experienced it, but also helped create it.

 

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International Market potential: 80 million Baby boomers and the present generation who are fascinated with this era owing to the current Press & media attention to the 40th anniversary of the late Sixties.