Comedy,Drama,War
United States of America
More American Graffiti is a 1979 film sequel to the 1973 hit film American Graffiti. The movie takes place in the early 1960s and follows the stories of several college graduates as they navigate the tumultuous events of the late 1960s, including the Vietnam War and the counterculture movement.
The film follows four main storylines: John Milner (played by Paul Le Mat) is a drag racer struggling to compete with newer, faster cars and dealing with the loss of his best friend in Vietnam. Terry "The Toad" Fields (played by Charles Martin Smith) is a nerdy college student who becomes involved with a radical political group that opposes the war. Steve Bolander (played by Ron Howard) is a married businessman who has become disillusioned with his mundane life and is tempted to cheat on his wife. Finally, Laurie Henderson (played by Cindy Williams) is a college student who struggles with her own identity as she becomes involved with a counterculture musician played by Mackenzie Phillips.
Throughout the film, the characters grapple with issues of social and political change, including the antiwar movement, the sexual revolution, and the emergence of new music. The film captures the cultural shifts that were happening at the time and shows how they affected the lives of everyday people.
Ultimately, More American Graffiti is a poignant and nostalgic look back at a time of great change and upheaval in American society. The film serves as a reminder of how much has changed since the 1960s and how much still remains the same.
