Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family (1971) ⭐ 6.8 | Documentary

Saw this back in the 90s some time. As I recall, a good number of the "thinkers" interviewed came off as completely incoherent. And when they did attain some level of clarity in their presentation, the ideas expressed often bore no relation to reality( eg. everyone should be released from jail because all criminals are political activists). Buckminster Fuller's observations were especially rambling.

But if you get the chance, this film is worth a look, if only to help you understand why the counterculture eventually fell flat on its face. Plus, proof positive that Fuller's reputation as a profound thinker was completely without basis.

• BitterAsHell
• Jan 13, 2006
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