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Soundtrack for a revolution [videorecording] / Louverture Films presents ; a Freedom Song production ; in association with Goldcrest Films International and Wild Bunch ; written and directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman.

Guttentag, William, (screenwriter,, film director.). Glover, Danny, (film producer.). Sturman, Dan, (screenwriter,, film director.). Hamilton, Amde, 1940- (performer.). Stone, Angie, (performer.). Stone, Joss, (performer.). Jean, Wyclef, (performer.). Havens, Richie, (performer.). Legend, John, (performer.). Blind Boys of Alabama, (performer.). Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, (performer.). Docurama (Firm), (publisher.). Freedom Song Productions, LLC, (production company.). Goldcrest Films International, (production company.). Louverture Films (Firm), (presenter.). Mary Mary (Musical group), (performer.). New Video Group, (film distributor.). Roots (Musical group), (performer.). Wild Bunch (Firm), (production company.).

Summary:

The story of the American civil rights movement through its music, the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, and more, as they fought for justice and equality. Includes new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, archival footage, and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders. Freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and even from the black church.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781422988275
  • ISBN: 1422988279
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 82 minutes) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Docurama Films, 2010
  • Distributor: [United States] : New Video, 2010

Content descriptions

General Note:
Bonus features: musical performances, deleted scenes and interviews, behind-the-scenes photo gallery.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.
Formatted Contents Note:
Beginnings -- Wade in the water -- Everybody says freedom -- Which side are you on? -- Don't you hinder me -- Reign freedom -- I'm on my way -- Here's to the state of Mississippi -- Marching up to Freedom Land -- Ain't gonna let nobody turn me 'round -- Stayed on freedom -- We shall overcome.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Executive producer, Danny Glover ; photographers, Buddy Squires, Jon Else, Stephen Kazmierski ; editor, Jeffrey Doe ; music producer, Corey Smyth.
Participant or Performer Note:
Featuring: Anthony Hamilton and the Blind Boys of Alabama, Angie Stone, Joss Stone, Mary Mary, the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, Wyclef Jean, Richie Havens, The Roots, John Legend.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC; Dolby Digital; stereo.
Language Note:
In English.
Awards Note:
Vancouver International Film Festival Audience Award, 2009 ; Chicago International Film Festival Best Director, 2009 ; Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival ; Winner ; Official Selection, Festival de Cannes.

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Subject:
African Americans > Music.
African Americans > Civil rights > Songs and music.
Protest songs > United States.
Civil rights movements > United States > Songs and music.
Civil rights > United States > History > 20th century.
Civil rights > United States > Personal narratives.
Genre:
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.

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  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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