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Breakdown: 1975

Breakdown: 1975

Documentary3.4

In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.

December 18, 2025 · Directed by Morgan Neville

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 32m
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Cast & crew

Jodie Foster
Narrator (voice)
Albert Brooks
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Ellen Burstyn
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Frank Rich
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Martin Scorsese
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Josh Brolin
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Oliver Stone
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James Risen
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James Wolcott
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Jefferson Cowie
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Bill Gates
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Joan Tewkesbury
Self

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