The Original Alice's Restaurant (1969 film)

*The Original Alice's Restaurant* (1969) is a documentary film that captures Arlo Guthrie’s live performance of his song "Alice's Restaurant," a lengthy, autobiographical ballad about a past incident involving a waste dump and draft deferment during the Vietnam War era. The film combines Guthrie's storytelling, musical performance, and reflections on social issues of the late 1960s, highlighting themes of social activism and personal conscience. It serves as both a musical tribute and a historical snapshot of the counterculture movement, emphasizing how individual actions can challenge societal norms.