A look at Karl Hess, libertarian intellectual and activist, from his
background as a magazine editor in his youth to his work as a Republican
speechwriter, as he became simultaneously a writer for Barry Goldwater
and a member of Students for a Democratic Society. In the late 1960s he
embarked on a new period in his life, moving to rural West Virginia and
becoming involved in movements promoting alternative technologies and
renewable energy. He discusses his views opposing large institutions,
ranging from government to corporations to universities.
1981 Academy Awards (Oscar) - Best Short Film, Live Action - Winner
