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Soundtrack for a Revolution is a 2009 documentary film written and directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. This documentary traces the story of the Civil Rights Movement and the struggles fought by young African-American activists with an emphasis on the power of music. Soundtrack for a Revolution had its international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Soundtrack for a Revolution was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as part of the Oscar shortlist for the Documentary Feature category of the 82nd Academy Awards. The film has screened at numerous festivals including Cannes, Tribeca, IDFA and Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Original Release
01/01/2009
US Release
01/01/2009
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| The Roots | Themselves - Performers |
| John Legend | Self - Performer |
| Wyclef Jean | Self - Performer |
| Joss Stone | Self - Performer |
| Richie Havens | Self - Performer |
| Anthony Hamilton | Self - Performer |
| The Blind Boys of Alabama | Themselves - Performers |
| Angie Stone | Self - Performer |
| Mary Mary | Themselves - Performers |
| TV on the Radio | Themselves - Performers |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| The Roots | Themselves - Performers |
| John Legend | Self - Performer |
| Wyclef Jean | Self - Performer |
| Joss Stone | Self - Performer |
| Richie Havens | Self - Performer |
| Anthony Hamilton | Self - Performer |
| The Blind Boys of Alabama | Themselves - Performers |
| Angie Stone | Self - Performer |
| Mary Mary | Themselves - Performers |
| TV on the Radio | Themselves - Performers |
| John Lewis | |
| Lula Joe Williams | Self - Interviewee |
| Andrew Young | Self - Interviewee |
| Lynda Lowery | Self - Interviewee |
| Julian Bond | Self - Interviewee |
| C.T. Vivian | Self - Interviewee |
| John Seigenthaler | Self - Interviewee |
| Dorothy Cotton | Self - Interviewee |
| Candie Carawan | Self - Interviewee |
| Guy Carawan | Self - Interviewee |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mark Downie | Executive Producer |
| Danny Glover | Executive Producer |
| Gina Harrell | Executive Producer |
| Marc Henry Johnson | Executive Producer |
| Bill Guttentag | Producer |
| Dan Sturman | Producer |
| Mihal Arguetty | Producer |
| Joslyn Barnes | Producer |
| Jennifer Buffett | Producer |
| Peter Buffett | Producer |
| Karin Chien | Producer |
| Jim Czarnecki | Producer |
| William Douglass | Producer |
| Lindsay Gillette | Producer |
| Jarrett Lilien | Producer |
| Karen Lin | Producer |
| Mynette Louie | Producer |
| Lauren McCauley | Producer |
| Julia Mintz | Producer |
| Dylan Nelson | Producer |
| Beverly Oden | Producer |
| Agnes Varis | Producer |
Editors
