Soundtrack for a Revolution | |
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Directed by |
Bill Guttentag Dan Sturman |
Written by | Bill Guttentag Dan Sturman |
Produced by |
Joslyn Barnes Jim Czarnecki Bill Guttentag Dylan Nelson Dan Sturman |
Starring |
The Roots John Legend Wyclef Jean |
Cinematography | Buddy Squires Jon Else Stephen Kazmierski |
Edited by | Jeffrey Doe |
Music by | Phil Marshall |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
Countries | United States France United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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. [1] 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. [2] Guttentag and Sturman were nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America. [3] The film has screened at numerous festivals including Cannes, Tribeca, IDFA and Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Guttentag and Sturman had contemporary artists interpret the music and the messages of the Civil Rights Movement including Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Joss Stone and The Roots. John Legend sang " Woke Up This Morning", [4] Richie Havens sang " Will the Circle be Unbroken", [5] The Roots sang " Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around", [6] Joss Stone sang " Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" [6] and Wyclef Jean sang " Here's to the State of Mississippi" by Phil Ochs.
Soundtrack for a Revolution | |
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![]() Promotional film poster | |
Directed by |
Bill Guttentag Dan Sturman |
Written by | Bill Guttentag Dan Sturman |
Produced by |
Joslyn Barnes Jim Czarnecki Bill Guttentag Dylan Nelson Dan Sturman |
Starring |
The Roots John Legend Wyclef Jean |
Cinematography | Buddy Squires Jon Else Stephen Kazmierski |
Edited by | Jeffrey Doe |
Music by | Phil Marshall |
Release date |
|
Running time | 86 minutes |
Countries | United States France United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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. [1] 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. [2] Guttentag and Sturman were nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America. [3] The film has screened at numerous festivals including Cannes, Tribeca, IDFA and Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Guttentag and Sturman had contemporary artists interpret the music and the messages of the Civil Rights Movement including Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Joss Stone and The Roots. John Legend sang " Woke Up This Morning", [4] Richie Havens sang " Will the Circle be Unbroken", [5] The Roots sang " Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around", [6] Joss Stone sang " Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" [6] and Wyclef Jean sang " Here's to the State of Mississippi" by Phil Ochs.