Soundtrack For A Revolution
Northwest Film Forum
Seattle, WA
Soundtrack For A Revolution is a fascinating chronicle of the protest songs that inspired American civil rights activists during the 1950s and 60s. Music was crucial in helping protesters as they faced down brutal aggression with non-violence; and the energy of the freedom songs, many of which evolved from slave chants and the black church, swept people up and encouraged them to carry on. In this documentary, riveting archival footage recorded live at mass meetings and protests is interspersed with interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond, and Ambassador Andrew Young. The films harrowing material includes a 1960 Mississippi state propaganda film glorifying segregation while the television news records freedom marchers being savagely beaten and attacked by dogs. The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots, along with Blind Boys of Alabama, Anthony Hamilton, Richie Havens, TV on the Radio, Angie Stone, Mary Mary, The Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir. The music is as powerful today as it was 50 years ago.
Note: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to any screening. Seating is guaranteed up to 15 minutes prior to showtime.
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| First: | Friday Apr 30, 2010 7:00 PM | | Last: | Wednesday May 05, 2010 9:00 PM |
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Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
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