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2012
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 43 m

2012
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 43 m

Summary Groundbreaking singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte rose to fame in the U.S. in spite of segregation, and crossed over into mainstream America on his way to international stardom. His hit 1956 album "Calypso" made him the first artist in industry history to sell over a million LPs, and spawned the smash single "Banana Boat (Day-O)...

Directed By: Susanne Rostock

Written By: Susanne Rostock

2012
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 43 m

2012
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 43 m

Sing Your Song

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

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User Score Mixed or Average

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Summary Groundbreaking singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte rose to fame in the U.S. in spite of segregation, and crossed over into mainstream America on his way to international stardom. His hit 1956 album "Calypso" made him the first artist in industry history to sell over a million LPs, and spawned the smash single "Banana Boat (Day-O)...

Directed By: Susanne Rostock

Written By: Susanne Rostock

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

78% Positive
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22% Mixed
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Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews

78% Positive
7 Reviews

22% Mixed
2 Reviews

0% Negative
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Jan 12, 2012

Most famously, Belafonte ignited immense controversy both within and without the black community by repeatedly suggesting that Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice were the "house slaves" of the George W. Bush administration.

By Andrew O'Hehir FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jan 12, 2012

The revelations keep coming in Sing Your Song and it's hard not to go googly eyed when, for a 1963 CBS special, you see Mr. Belafonte discussing the march on Washington with some fellow marchers, Mr. Poitier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Charlton Heston and the film director Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

By Manohla Dargis FULL REVIEW

Jan 14, 2012

It's valuable for both the vintage footage Rostock has collected and for the observations provided by Belafonte, who is as charming, handsome and persuasive in his mid-80s as he ever was.

By Stephanie Zacharek FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jan 12, 2012

Really more of an effusive autobiography of the 84-year-old singer-actor than a traditional documentary, so be prepared for something close to sainthood in its tone.

By Betsy Sharkey FULL REVIEW

Jan 12, 2012

Moving and enlightening as it serves up a crash-course in 20th-century history.

Jan 12, 2012

There's a more courageous profile waiting to be made by someone who understands the man better.

By Joshua Rothkopf FULL REVIEW

Jan 12, 2012

Produced by his youngest daughter, Gina, this profile of Harry Belafonte, foregrounding the 84-year-old actor and singer's political activism, is a moving if occasionally wearying hagiography.

By Melissa Anderson FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Thought Engine Media Group

Release Date Jan 13, 2012

Duration 1 h 43 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website http://www.singyoursongthemovie.com/

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Awards

Image Awards (NAACP)

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

NAMIC Vision Awards

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Vancouver International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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