1968 - a primer for understanding baby boomers

1968 is a small-town deep-dive into one of the most significant and controversial years in American history. Vietnam, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, civil rights, protests at home and abroad, Nixon versus Humphrey all made 1968 a seminal year. This documentary about 1968 by people that lived through it. It will be filmed with a lens of understanding that the events of 1968 helped shape not only baby boomers but all generations that followed.

  • Jason Dudas
    Director
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  • Rick Robinson
    Executive Producer
  • Zachary Robinson
    Producer
  • Alexx Rouse
    Writer
    Die Hard is a Christmas Movie (2025)
  • Clyde Gray
    Key Cast
    "himself - narrator"
    Former News Anchor (WCPO - Cincinnati)
  • A.J. Satterfield
    Cinematatrophger
  • Mark Morris
    Production Assistant
  • Linda Robinson
    Production Assistant
  • Christina Starr Thivener
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    UHD4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16x9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jason Dudas

Jason Dudas is a seasoned video specialist and broadcast leader whose 30+ year career spans live sports, government media, and award-winning documentary storytelling (with a stint in Hollywood to boot). As a longtime Program Director and hands-on production expert, he blends technical mastery with a storyteller’s eye. Jason’s work as a Director and Editor on documentaries has earned recognition through national awards, while his live sports coverage credits include Major League Soccer, NCAA and many more, in roles ranging from Director to Instant Replay to Video Engineer. Known for his creative problem-solving and deep commitment to community-focused media, Jason brings both big-stage experience and grassroots passion to every production.

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Director Statement

Peace, Love and 1968!