Soundtrack for a Revolution @ Bloor Cinema, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 19th - Tues Feb 23rd!

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SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION

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.

The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond, and Ambassador Andrew Young.

The freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and especially from the black church. The music enabled blacks to sing words they could not say, and it was crucial in helping the protesters as they faced down brutal aggression with dignity and non-violence. The infectious energy of the songs swept people up and empowered them to fight for their rights.

SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION celebrates the vitality of this music. Directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman (NANKING), and executive produced by Danny Glover, SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION is a vibrant blend of heart-wrenching interviews, dramatic images, and thrilling contemporary performances - a film of significance, energy, and power.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY

Anthony Hamilton
http://www.anthonyhamilton.com

and the Blind Boys of Alabama
http://www.blindboys.com/

Angie Stone
http://www.angiestoneonline.net/

Joss Stone
http://www.jossstone.com/

The Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir

Mary Mary
http://www.mary-mary.com/

Wyclef Jean
http://www.myspace.com/wyclefjean

Richie Havens
http://www.richiehavens.com/official_site/tour.html

The Roots
http://www.theroots.com/

John Legend
http://www.johnlegend.com/

HONORS

ACADEMY AWARD® SHORTLIST

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION AWARDS FINALIST:
IDA Music Documentary Award
IDA Pare Lorentz Award
IDA ABC/VideoSource Award

WINNER, Vancouver International Film Festival ROGERS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
WINNER, Chicago International Film Festival GOLD PLAQUE FOR DIRECTION
WINNER, Morelia International Film Festival AUDIENCE AWARD
NOMINEE, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam DOC U! AWARD

Screening FEBRUARY 19th - FEBRUARY 23rd

Friday's screening will feature a special live performance by

Saidah Baba Talibah
http://www.myspace.com/saidahbabatalibah
and Hosted by

Michael Williams
(formerly of Much Music/Soul in The City)

***Friday February 19th at 7:00pm - $12
Saturday February 20th at 7:00pm - $8
Sunday February 21st at 4:00pm - $8
Monday February 22nd at 4:30pm - $8
Tuesday February 23rd at 9:00pm - $8

http://bloorcinema.com/