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Jan 18, 2010 · Time Out says. Movements need anthems, and the fight for civil rights in the ’50s and ’60s had some amazing ones: “We Shall Overcome,” “Eyes on the Prize,” “Ain’t Gonna Let...
Jan 21, 2010 · Jan. 21, 2010. The documentary “Soundtrack for a Revolution” is essentially a condensed, lightly airbrushed, skillfully assembled history of the civil rights movement, with musical interludes....
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
Soundtrack for a Revolution is a 2009 documentary film written and directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. This documentary traces the story of the Civil Rights Movement and the gains achieved by young African-American activists with an emphasis on their use of the power of music.
Jan 22, 2010 · 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, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality.
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- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
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Bill Guttentag's documentary examines the importance of music during the U.S. civil rights movement that took place during the 1950s and '60s.
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- Documentary, History, Drama, Music
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
Soundtrack for a Revolution, a 2009 film by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman, revisits the American civil rights movement with a focus on how the music of protest on picket lines, in jail cells, and in organizing meetings were a source of courage, solidarity, energy, and comfort.
The contemporary music sequences are a distraction from the heart of the movie: truly astounding archival footage of speeches, marches, and demonstrations. Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4...
