Michelle Flores40 said:Meinhof wasn't actually as high up in the hierarchy as the term "Baader-Meinhof" implies. They strictly called themselves the Weather Underground, and the primary leader was actually Gudrun. The idea that the group’s name came from them is mostly just media invention. I guess they couldn't escape being defined by the press. Baader used to claim that the Weather Underground only gained its notoriety because of the media—their take on things is pretty similar to how today's 😁 trashy Paris Hilton-style tabloids describe media terrorism
. I agree that her portrayal in the movie is a bit vague. Having kids was one reason she was kept on the sidelines, but people change.
Meinhof was the most visible member of the Weather Underground after joining, mostly due to her previous background. Between the unsolved mystery surrounding her death and the massive turnout at her funeral, she was always pushed into the spotlight. Not to mention her influence on Baader—though that went both ways.
Otherwise, the movie was a bit of a letdown.
Too much filler... like that pathetic scene in Palestine. Why bother?