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Freedom Song

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • TV-14
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Freedom Song (2000)
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A tale about a young man's bout in the 1960s, in Mississippi, before Blacks were allowed to vote, and did sit ins at White establishments. The harrowing ordeals people wanting the same oppor... Read allA tale about a young man's bout in the 1960s, in Mississippi, before Blacks were allowed to vote, and did sit ins at White establishments. The harrowing ordeals people wanting the same opportunities had to go through.A tale about a young man's bout in the 1960s, in Mississippi, before Blacks were allowed to vote, and did sit ins at White establishments. The harrowing ordeals people wanting the same opportunities had to go through.

  • Director
    • Phil Alden Robinson
  • Writers
    • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Stanley Weiser
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Vicellous Shannon
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    881
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Writers
      • Phil Alden Robinson
      • Stanley Weiser
    • Stars
      • Danny Glover
      • Vicellous Shannon
      • Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Will Walker
    Vicellous Shannon
    Vicellous Shannon
    • Owen Walker
    • (as Vicellous Reon Shannon)
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Daniel Wall
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Evelyn Walker
    Glynn Turman
    Glynn Turman
    • T-Bone Lanier
    Stan Shaw
    Stan Shaw
    • Archie Mullen
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Coleman Vaughnes
    John Beasley
    John Beasley
    • Jonah Summer
    Jason Weaver
    Jason Weaver
    • Isaac Hawkins
    RaéVen Kelly
    RaéVen Kelly
    • Dora Charles
    • (as Rae'ven Larrymore Kelly)
    Marcello Thedford
    Marcello Thedford
    • Tyrone Franklin
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Peter Crowley
    Don Henderson Baker
    Don Henderson Baker
    • Buddy Stone
    Donna Biscoe
    Donna Biscoe
    • Mrs. Summer
    Peter Bonner Briggs
    • Bus Station Arresting Officer
    Patti Briscoe
    • Miz Golson
    Randal Brown
    • Registrar of Voters
    Al Butler
    • U.S. Marshal
    • Director
      • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Writers
      • Phil Alden Robinson
      • Stanley Weiser
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    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Song of Freedom
      Written and performed by Carole King

    User reviews4

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    A beautiful and powerful account of an important time in American history
    This is a wonderfully told story. I had no idea that it would come off so clearly and compassionately. It is the story of real people and real events which can often be over dramatized or underplayed in Hollywood. This film goes right to the heart. The performances are strong and believable, very honest. The music, composed by Sweet Honey in the Rock and James Horner is truly evocative of those times and serves the movie and its emotions well. Be sure to see it! You will en
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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • TNT
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Canciones de libertad
    • Filming locations
      • Burgaw, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Turner Films Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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