Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009)

Audience Score
66
Soundtrack for a Revolution
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 nonviolence 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
DirectorsBill GuttentagDan Sturman

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Freedom Song Productions Goldcrest Louverture Films Wild Bunch