Soundtrack for a revolution [videorecording] / Louverture Films presents a Freedom Song production in association with Goldcrest FIlms International and Wild Bunch ; written and directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009. Bonus features: musical performances, deleted scenes and interviews, behind-the-scenes photo gallery. 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.
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.