 Lane Community College in Eugene served as the location for the  film. The new campus was in the final stages of construction at the  time of production. This allowed the film crew to easily simulate  the occupation of offices and buildings by protesters without  interfering with actual campus life. Some pyrotechnic effects were  used, including one that used black powder and petroleum that  blackened an exterior wall and startled the cast and crew. A  technician apologized for overdoing the effect (an understatement).  Many local people were involved, including a few hand