DVD
Let freedom sing : how music inspired the civil rights movement
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
Closed-captioned.
Performers
Louis Gossett Jr., narrator, with Paul Breines, Catherine Brooks, Ruth Brown, Jerry Butler, Louis Cantor, Chuck D, Ruby Dee, Isaac Hayes, Onzie Horn, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Pete Seeger, Betsy Siggens, Mavis Staples, Heck Watkins, Skippy White, Andrew Young.
Publication Information
[United States] : Time Life Video, 2009.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
One of the most powerful movements in American history is told through the singers and songwriters who fought for change with their music. Highlights include the influence of WDIA radio in Memphis and the influence of Harry Belafonte, Phil Ochs and other performers.
Notes
Bonus features: interview with Louis Gossett, Jr.; interview with Chuck D.
Subjects
- African Americans > Civil rights > Songs and music.
- Civil rights movements > United States > Songs and music.
- Segregation > Songs and music.
- Protest songs.
- African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century.
- Documentary films.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- WDIA (Radio station : Memphis, Tenn.)