Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009)
82 min
Tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music - the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. Features 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 especially from the black church. Music enabled blacks to sing words they could not say, and it was crucial in helping the protesters as they faced down brutal aggression with dignity and non-violence. The infectious energy of the songs swept people up and empowered them to fight for their rights. This film celebrates the vitality of this music.
- Data de estreia
- 16 de maio de 2009
- País de origem
- Estados Unidos, França, Reino Unido
Trailer
Elenco
- The Roots como Themselves - Performers
- John Legend como Self - Performer
- Wyclef Jean como Self - Performer
- Joss Stone como Self - Performer
- Richie Havens como Self - Performer
- Anthony Hamilton como Self - Performer
- The Blind Boys of Alabama como Themselves - Performers
- Angie Stone como Self - Performer
- Mary Mary como Themselves - Performers
- TV on the Radio como Themselves - Performers
Equipe
- Bill Guttentag · Diretor(a)
- Dan Sturman · Diretor(a)
- Bill Guttentag · Roteirista
- Dan Sturman · Roteirista
- Joslyn Barnes · Produtor(a)
- Jim Czarnecki · Produtor(a)
- Bill Guttentag · Produtor(a)
- Dylan Nelson · Produtor(a)
- Phil Marshall · Compositor(a)
- Jon Else · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Stephen Kazmierski · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Buddy Squires · Diretor(a) de fotografia
- Jeffrey Doe · Editor(a)