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The Singing Revolution (2006) -- The story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom -- and helped topple an empire along the way.

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Writers:
Mike Majoros (written by)
James Tusty (written by)
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Release Date:
December 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Documentary more
Plot:
Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when... more | full synopsis
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On DVD: "Our Man in Havana," "The Singing Revolution"
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Cast

  (Credited cast)
Heiki Ahonen ... Himself
Gustav Ernesaks ... Himself (archive footage)

Linda Hunt ... Narrator
Mari-Ann Kelam ... Herself
Tunne Kelam ... Himself
Mart Laar ... Himself
Marju Lauristin ... Herself
Ivo Linna ... Himself
Tiia-Ester Loitme ... Herself
Alo Mattiisen ... Himself (archive footage)
Lennart Meri ... Himself (archive footage)
Lagle Parek ... Herself
Arnold Rüütel ... Himself
Edgar Savisaar ... Himself
Imre Sooäär ... Himself
Hirvo Surva ... Himself
Vaino Väljas ... Himself
Heinz Valk ... Himself
Trivimi Velliste ... Himself
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Also Known As:
Laulev revolutsioon (Estonia) (copyright title)
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Runtime:
94 min
Country:
USA | Estonia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:Unrated
Filming Locations:
Estonia
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Another Life Affirming Film, 19 June 2008
10/10
Author: Seamus2829 from United States

If you're thing is seeing quality documentaries about well kept secrets, 'The Singing Revolution' is the film for you. The film focuses on the tiny nation of Estonia (located in the Baltics,south of Finland),who dealt with hundreds of years of political oppression, from neighboring countries (Poland,Russia,Germany---especially during World War 2). Despite not having a military,the people of Estonia kept their heads about them by celebrating their culture,especially their music (Estonia has a rich legacy of more folk music than any other European country). A good block of this film concerns a yearly music festival,where performers & audience are truly the same thing). After seeing this astonishing documentary,and how the people of this country dealt with oppression from the Nazi's, as well as the Soviet Union thru their music, I exited the cinema with my head in the clouds. It is a very well written (taken from the book of the same name) & directed account of the human spirit & overcoming obstacles. If this film is playing in your area, by all means, don't miss it!

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