Bibliograph

Soundtrack for a revolution, 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

Type

Label

Soundtrack for a revolution, 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

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Soundtrack for a revolution

Oclc number

663651429

Responsibility statement

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

Runtime

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

Table Of Contents

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

Technique

live action

Contributor