Title:
Soundtrack for a revolution [DVD videorecording]
Performers:
Anthony Hamilton and the Blind Boys of Alabama, Angie Stone, Joss Stone, Mary Mary, the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, Wyclef Jean, Richie Havens, The Roots, John Legend.
Preferred Call Number:
DVD 323.1196 SOU
Publication Information:
[United States] : Docurama Films, [2010]
[United States] : Distributed by New Video.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009.
Bonus features: musical performances, deleted scenes and interviews, behind-the-scenes photo gallery.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
ISBN:
9781422988275
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.
Awards Note:
Vancouver International Film Festival Audience Award, 2009 ; Chicago International Film Festival Best Director, 2009.
System Requirements:
DVD; NTSC; Dolby Digital, stereo.