Soundtrack for a Revolution
Synopsis
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.
Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009) is a 1h 22min documentary feature film by Bill Guttentag. Tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music - the freedom songs protesters sang...
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Festival History
- Writers Guild of America 2010 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2009 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2009 generic
- Vancouver International Film Festival 2009 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | May 16, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | July 14, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman |
| Screenplay | Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman |
| Producer | Dylan Nelson, Joslyn Barnes |
| Cinematography | Jon Else |
| Editing | Jeffrey Doe |
Additional data: TMDB.
