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ML Lincoln’s documentary Wrenched reveals how Edward Abbey’s anarchistic spirit and riotous novels influenced and helped guide the nascent environmental movement of the 1970s and ‘80s. Through interviews, archival footage and re-enactments, ML Lincoln captures the outrage of Abbey’s friends who were the original eco-warriors. In defense of wilderness, these early activists pioneered “monkeywrenching” – a radical blueprint for “wrenching the system.” Exemplified by EarthFirst! in the early ‘80s, direct action and civil disobedience grew in popularity. With tree-spiking, forest occupation and high-profile publicity stunts such as the cracking at Glen Canyon Dam, this group became the eventual target of FBI infiltrators, leading to the arrest of various members.
Original Release
10/20/2014
US Release
10/20/2014
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Cast
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Edward Abbey | Himself / Self |
Dave Foreman | Himself / Self |
Peg Millett | Herself / Self |
Robert Redford | Himself / Self |
Craig Scott Rosebraugh | Himself / Self |
Paul Watson | Himself / Self |
Directors
Cast
Name | Character |
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Edward Abbey | Himself / Self |
Dave Foreman | Himself / Self |
Peg Millett | Herself / Self |
Robert Redford | Himself / Self |
Craig Scott Rosebraugh | Himself / Self |
Paul Watson | Himself / Self |