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- 2006
- R
- The Weinstein Company
- 1 h 33 m
- 2006
- R
- The Weinstein Company
- 1 h 33 m
Summary At a time when the United States is fighting for democracy and freedom in another country, this documentary raises questions about our own right to freedom of speech and the negative consequences it sometimes has. (The Weinstein Company)
Directed By: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck
- 2006
- R
- The Weinstein Company
- 1 h 33 m
- 2006
- R
- The Weinstein Company
- 1 h 33 m
Shut Up & Sing
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Summary At a time when the United States is fighting for democracy and freedom in another country, this documentary raises questions about our own right to freedom of speech and the negative consequences it sometimes has. (The Weinstein Company)
Directed By: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
77
85% Positive
23 Reviews
23 Reviews
15% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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The Dixie Chicks may never regain their prolonged eminence on the country charts. However, the art and entertainment value of this movie (and of their latest album) is off the charts in the best way.
Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck's film is a fascinating look at the intersection of commerce, celebrity, and controversy.
The movie endorses the liberal conception of the Chicks as free-speech heroes, which doesn't quite wash: Maines shot her mouth off to a receptive overseas crowd, then issued an apology as soon as the backlash began back home.
Most importantly, Shut Up & Sing is about what happens in the music industry to people who won't.
As insightful as it is entertaining.
The movie offers a revealing case study of the relationship between politics, celebrity and the media in today’s polarized social climate.
The movie's not quite the Bush bashfest its publicity might lead you to believe; it's closer to the Metallica doc "Some Kind of Monster" than to "Fahrenheit 9/11."
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Production Company
Cabin Creek Films
Release Date Oct 27, 2006
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Freedom of speech is fine as long as you don't do it in public.
Website
http://www.dixiechicks.com/
Awards
Critics Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
• 2 Nominations
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
