Getting Straight
Getting Straight is a 1970 American comedydrama motion picture directed by Richard Rush, released by Columbia Pictures.
Harry Bailey, a former student activist and postgraduate, comes back to university to complete an education course to become a teacher. He tries to avoid the increasing student unrest that has surfaced, but finds this difficult as his girlfriend, Jan, is a leader in these protests.Over time, student demonstrations bring police to the campus to quell the unrest, and the ensuing clashes lead to martial law. Harry is forced to question his values in relation to this. At the height of the rioting he concurs with Jan that getting straight is more important than unprotesting acceptance of the educational establishment. ........
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