directed by: Arthur Penn, year: 1969
actors: Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick

Alice's Restaurant is a 1969 American film directed by Arthur Penn, based on the folk song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree' by singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie. The film is a satirical and dramatic take on the counterculture of the 1960s, exploring themes of anti-establishment sentiments, communal living, and the hippie movement. It follows the story of Arlo Guthrie as he navigates life, music, and the draft board, ultimately finding a sense of belonging and purpose.

Hippie Movement, Drama, Comedy, Hippie, Counterculture, 1960s