As a topic of study, 1968 is America's year of compounded challenge. While other nations were affected by the events of the year and while America has struggled with dangers in other years, we analyze 1968 ultimately because of the numerous challenges faced specifically by the United States. Unofficially, 1968 is America's pity party. Any discussion of international events in places like Prague, Mexico City, Saigon, or Paris are generally understood as they relate to America's interests.
This documentary has an awkward French-leaning perspective I don't quite understand, with its emphasis on Jacques Cousteau, the Sorbonne, Les Biches, and Rain and Tears by Aphrodite's Child.
Meanwhile, the documentary ignores Cesar Chavez and Columbia University entirely. Now I don't think American events are any more or less important than those happening abroad, but if a documentary is going to expand our understanding of 1968 by highlighting more international issues then why not discuss the conflict at the University level in Mexico City in the weeks leading up to the Olympics? Of course, the documentary makes sure to show some footage of the winter games in Grenoble.
This documentary has an awkward French-leaning perspective I don't quite understand, with its emphasis on Jacques Cousteau, the Sorbonne, Les Biches, and Rain and Tears by Aphrodite's Child.
Meanwhile, the documentary ignores Cesar Chavez and Columbia University entirely. Now I don't think American events are any more or less important than those happening abroad, but if a documentary is going to expand our understanding of 1968 by highlighting more international issues then why not discuss the conflict at the University level in Mexico City in the weeks leading up to the Olympics? Of course, the documentary makes sure to show some footage of the winter games in Grenoble.
