Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009)

Directed by

Bill Guttentag

Genre

documentary film

Country

France, United Kingdom, United States

Runtime

1h 22m

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 9 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement through the music that fueled it. It focuses on young African-American activists and how they used songs as a tool for change.

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What happens

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. Soundtrack for a Revolution had its international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Soundtrack for a Revolution was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of the Oscar shortlist for the Documentary Feature category of the 82nd Academy Awards. Guttentag and Sturman were nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America. The film has screened at numerous festivals including Cannes, Tribeca, IDFA and Sheffield Doc/Fest. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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