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Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
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MPAA RATING: PG for some mild thematic material
Starring Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and Bruce Springsteen
Pete Seeger was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” "Turn, Turn, Turn” and "If I Had A Hammer." Largely misunderstood by his critics, including the US government, for his views on peace, unionism, civil rights and ecology, Seeger was targeted by the communist witch hunt of the Fifties. He was picketed, protested, blacklisted, and, in spite of his enormous popularity, banned from American television for more than 17 years. With a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and personal films made by Seeger and his wife, Pete Seeger: The Power of Song chronicles the life of this legendary artist and political activist. (Jim Brown Productions)
| GENRE(S): | Documentary |
| DIRECTED BY: | Jim Brown |
| RELEASE DATE: | Theatrical: September 14, 2007 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 93 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
muriel y. gave it a10:
His enthusiasm for the music and his steadfastness in living his beliefs make it almost impossible not to like and admire this man. It was hard for the audience not to burst into song along with him (and a few people did). They also burst into applause at the end of the movie, something which doesn't happen very often!
Stu N gave it a10:
An amazing tribute to a man who should stand as an inspiration to us all. It's unbelievable that this gentle (but not weak) and peaceful person was blackballed from performing in most places for 15+ years. The historical footage is inspiring as it tells the story of someone who spent his life being true to his belief in the power of good deeds and good people, and reinforced those values by making his music move others to action. He is a hero who would be far better known were it not for his disinterest in business and money, except in support of his causes. The songs he wrote or popularized are legendary including We Shall Overcome, If I had a Hammer, Knee Deep in the Big Muddy, Little Boxes and many more. Worth seeing by everyone in your family and all your friends.
Joan gave it a10:
A wonderful film about a truly great American patriot with a strong commitment to a high standard of ethics that all of us should have. Well done, well edited, and nostalgic. Not to be missed!
Greg F. gave it a10:
A broad and inspiring story of a powerful, immensely influential and purely American Voice.
Marty K. gave it a10:
A rich and captivating look at a national treasure. The parallels between HUAC & Vietnam protest to today's government are stunning.
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