Letter to the Next Generation (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1990, Letter to the Next Generation is a documentary film directed by Jim Klein, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Are college students today apathetic and self-centered? Twenty years after National Guardsmen opened fire on student antiwar demonstrators, Jim Klein, a 60's radical-turned-filmmaker (Union Maids, Seeing Red) visits the campus of Kent State to probe behind the stereotypes. Together with young patrons of the local tanning salon, activists-turned-professors, and an ROTC captain, Klein ponders the social forces that are changing campuses and the country in the 90's.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Letter to the Next Generation 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 Letter to the Next Generation page.
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- Where can I watch Letter to the Next Generation (1990)?
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- Is Letter to the Next Generation worth watching?
- Letter to the Next Generation holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Letter to the Next Generation released?
- Letter to the Next Generation was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.