Saul Rouda Film Archive

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Saul Rouda's Film Archive contains a wealth of social, political, counterculture and Americana lifestyle clips from the 1960s Through the 1980s. Scenes were captured in 16mm reversal providing unmatched quality of many scenes and was made into over 20 professional documentaries for European TV. In most cases the camera original and outtakes are available. Topics covered include the revolutions of the Gays and Lesbians, conscioiusness, sexuality, philosophical, spiritual, and most new lifestyles that emerged from the 60s. On the political side there is extensive footage of the SF State Student strike, riots in Berkeley, the peace movement including Joan Baez in Cambodia and even the Satanic revivals... Geographically centered around San Francisco, Hollywood, Venice, and Aspen...
The Archive has provided clips for CNN;s 60s, 70s, & 80s retrospectives, Showtime's Transparent, Richard Pryor film, Armestead Maupin feature doc...