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The Hippie Temptation
CBS TV news special hosted by Harry Reasoner explores the way-out world of the Hippies and the Haight-Ashbury psychedelic 1960s LSD scene. Footage of LSDs users experiencing bummer trips. The Diggers, the Oracle and cool street and Golden Gate Park scenes with hippies tripping out. The Grateful Dead are interviewed and are shown performing "Dancin' in the Streets" on a flatbed truck in Golden Gate Park. The Hippie Temptation!
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Plot Summary
A young woman, unhappy with her conventional life, travels to San Francisco in search of freedom and self-discovery among the hippie community. However, she soon becomes entangled in a dangerous world of drugs and exploitation, forcing her to confront the dark realities beneath the idealistic facade.
Critical Reception
The Hippie Temptation was a made-for-television film that explored the counterculture movement of the 1960s. It received mixed to positive reviews for its attempt to capture the zeitgeist of the era, though some critics found its portrayal of hippie life somewhat superficial or sensationalized.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its timely subject matter and exploration of societal shifts.
Criticized by some for a potentially heavy-handed or stereotypical depiction of the hippie movement.
Noted for its performances, particularly from the young cast navigating complex themes.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific television film is limited and not readily available through standard aggregators.
Fun Fact
The film was produced during a period when television networks were experimenting with more daring and socially relevant subject matter, reflecting the cultural shifts occurring in the United States.
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