This inspiring documentary examines the songs that empowered the masses and promoted social change during the American Civil Rights Movement. Interviews with civil-rights leaders and activists reveal how music addressed sensitive social issues, as the Roots, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean and others offer new versions of classic songs., A look at the history of the American Civil Rights Movement, as told through the music that empowered the masses and inspired social change. Interviews with civil-rights leaders and activists reveal how music made it possible to address sensitive issues, while the Roots, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean and others offer new versions of classic songs., Soundtrack for a Revolution takes a look at the American civil rights movement, focusing on the role that music — spirituals and protest songs — played, as the backdrop and the inspiration for the pickets, sit-ins, and demonstrations of the turbulent era. Directors Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman, whose previous documentary looked at the Japanese Army’s atrocities against the Chinese people in Nanking, here blend images from the time and interviews with participants with new footage of contemporary artists performing the inspirational songs. Interviewees include Harry Belafonte, John Lewis, Andrew Young, and Julian Bond, and the documentary includes performances by John Legend, Joss Stone, and Angie Stone. The film examines such pivotal moments as the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Through old footage and interviews, spirituals like “Wade in the Water” and “We Shall Not Be Moved,” and folk songs like Phil Ochs’ “Here’s to the State of Mississippi” are each connected to specific aspects or moments of the movement. Danny Glover was the executive producer of the film. Soundtrack for a Revolution had its world premiere at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Soundtrack for a Revolution ” ?
A: The main cast includes Mark Roy,Beverly Oden,Jarrett Lilien,Gina Harrell,Peter Buffett,Mark E. Downie,Jennifer Buffett,Mihal Arguetty,Lindsay Gillette,Marc Henry Johnson,Harry Belafonte,Andrew Young,John Lewis,Danny Glover,Jon Else,Richie Havens,Stephen Kazmierski,Buddy Squires,John Legend,William Douglass,Wyclef Jean,Lauren McCauley,Julia Mintz,William Guttentag,Agnes Varis,Anthony Hamilton,Dan Sturman,Joss Stone,Angie Stone,Julian Bond,Jeffrey Doe.
Q: When Did the “Soundtrack for a Revolution” Released?
A: The Movie “Soundtrack for a Revolution” originally aired on 2010-01-22 and released in the year of 2009.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Soundtrack for a Revolution” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Soundtrack for a Revolution” ?
A: “Soundtrack for a Revolution” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
