Five Easy Pieces In 1970, the '60s may have been over, but the youth of America was still riding the crest of the Woodstock Festival into the brand new decade. ... and, particularly, Easy Rider seemed to represent the beginning of a vital new phase in the development of the American film. ... I believe that Five Easy Pieces is a continuation of Easy Rider, and directly comments on some of the same themes and ideas that the earlier film presented. ... Bobby's past life sheds new light on his dissatisfaction with his working-class lifestyle. As much as he has tried to lo...

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• Grade Level: High School