My Name is Abbie

Orphan of America

My Name is Abbie — Plot

A countercultural icon, Hoffman is remembered as one of the greatest radicals of the civil rights and anti-war movements of the sixties. In this film, which documents the first interview he gave in 1980 when he decided to reveal his identity after spending seven years in hiding, he traces the evolution of political activism in America. "My name is Abbie... orphan of America."

• Release date
• January 1, 1981
• Runtime
• 31 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Nicola Lazemberg

My Name is Abbie — Cast

Abbie Hoffman Self