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.
| 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 |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Countries | United States France United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Music edit
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.
Cast edit
- The Roots - Themselves (performers)
- John Legend - Himself (performer)
- Wyclef Jean - Himself (performer)
- Joss Stone - Herself (performer)
- Richie Havens - Himself (performer)
- Anthony Hamilton - Himself (performer)
- The Blind Boys of Alabama - Themselves (performers)
- Angie Stone - Herself (performer)
- Mary Mary - Themselves (performers)
- TV On The Radio - Themselves (performers)
- Harry Belafonte - Himself (interviewee)
- John Lewis - Himself (interviewee)
- Lula Joe Willams - Herself (interviewee)
- Andrew Young - Himself (interviewee)
- Lynda Lowery - Herself (interviewee)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Press". Soundtrackforarevolutionfilm.com. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "15 Documentary Features Continue in 2009 Oscar® Race | Press Release | The Academy". Oscars.org. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "2010 Writers Guild Award Winners". TV Source Magazine. 21 February 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ^ Hale, Mike (21 January 2010). "Civil Rights Documentary, With a Score for Gen Y". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ Movie, One (17 February 2010). "One Movie, Five Views Archive: Movie Review: Soundtrack for a Revolution". Onemoviefiveviews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Soundtrack for a Revolution : DVD Talk Review of the Theatrical". Dvdtalk.com. 22 January 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
Further reading edit
- Kohn, Eric (26 April 2009). "Tribeca Snapshot: Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman's "Soundtrack for a Revolution"". IndieWire. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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