The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time (1981)

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group, "The Weavers," and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

Director:

Jim Brown

Writer:

Lee Hays

Stars:

Lee Hays, Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ronnie Gilbert	...	Herself
Arlo Guthrie	...	Himself
Lee Hays	...	Himself - Narrator
Fred Hellerman	...	Himself
Harold Leventhal	...	Himself (Weavers manager)
Don McLean	...	Himself
Holly Near	...	Herself
Harry Reasoner	...	Himself
Pete Seeger	...	Himself
Studs Terkel	...	Himself
Mary Allin Travers	...	Herself (as Mary Travers)

Storyline

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group, "The Weavers," and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

---

Plot Keywords:

folk | new york city | manhattan new york city | blacklisting | carnegie hall manhattan new york city | 

---

Taglines:

We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.

---

Genres:

Documentary | Music

---

Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 March 1982 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in A Mighty Wind (2003)

User Reviews

Think You've Lost Your Idealism?

If you ever stood up and tried to make your voice stand for something, this movie will bring you back to a time when you cared. It's anything but preachy. It's funny and sad and a true celebration of the power American artists once wielded. When the group bursts into Wimoweh your heart will go up into your larynx. This is truly a movie that can change peoples lives.