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Freedom Song

  • TV Movie
  • 20002000
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 52m
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
866
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  • Director
    • Phil Alden Robinson
  • Writers
    • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Stanley Weiser
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Vicellous Shannon
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phil Alden Robinson
  • Writers
    • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Stanley Weiser
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Vicellous Shannon
    • Vondie Curtis-Hall
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    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Will Walkeras Will Walker
    Vicellous Shannon
    Vicellous Shannon
    • Owen Walkeras Owen Walker
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    Vondie Curtis-Hall
    • Daniel Wallas Daniel Wall
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Evelyn Walkeras Evelyn Walker
    Glynn Turman
    Glynn Turman
    • T-Bone Lanieras T-Bone Lanier
    Stan Shaw
    Stan Shaw
    • Archie Mullenas Archie Mullen
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Coleman Vaughnesas Coleman Vaughnes
    John Beasley
    John Beasley
    • Jonah Summeras Jonah Summer
    Jason Weaver
    Jason Weaver
    • Isaac Hawkinsas Isaac Hawkins
    RaéVen Kelly
    RaéVen Kelly
    • Dora Charlesas Dora Charles
    • (as Rae'ven Larrymore Kelly)
    Marcello Thedford
    Marcello Thedford
    • Tyrone Franklinas Tyrone Franklin
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Peter Crowleyas Peter Crowley
    Don Henderson Baker
    Don Henderson Baker
    • Buddy Stoneas Buddy Stone
    Donna Biscoe
    Donna Biscoe
    • Mrs. Summeras Mrs. Summer
    Peter Bonner Briggs
    • Bus Station Arresting Officeras Bus Station Arresting Officer
    Patti Briscoe
    • Miz Golsonas Miz Golson
    Randal Brown
    • Registrar of Votersas Registrar of Voters
    Al Butler
    • U.S. Marshalas U.S. Marshal
    • Director
      • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Writers
      • Phil Alden Robinson
      • Stanley Weiser
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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 opportunities had to go through.
    • mississippi
    • civil rights movement
    • civil rights
    • social injustice
    • segregation
    • 9 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Civil Rights Movement
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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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    Top review
    10/10
    Absolute rave
    I agree. "Freedom Song" is a surprising, powerful, emotional, sometimes funny, always honest look at the civil rights movement. It focusses mostly on teenagers, and it's fascinating. Terrific acting. And a great score by Sweet Honey in the Rock and James Horner.
    helpful•7
    5
    • Some1-2-2
    • Feb 20, 2000

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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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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