We Shall Overcome
Synopsis
A documentary on the iconic song "We Shall Overcome" and its important legacy in the American Civil Rights movement, echoing all over the world as a recognizable song of struggle against social injustices. Singers and activists talk about its origins, used during a workers strike in the mid 1940's, and how the lyrics and its significance slightly changed in the next decades.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Brown
- Original Title
- We Shall Overcome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Kenneth Levis
Ginger Brown, Jim Brown, Harold Leventhal, George C. Stoney
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Brown
Director
Kenneth Levis
Editor
Jim Brown
Director of Photography
Ginger Brown
Producer
Jim Brown
Producer
Harold Leventhal
Producer
George C. Stoney
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Shall Overcome
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What is We Shall Overcome about?
A documentary on the iconic song "We Shall Overcome" and its important legacy in the American Civil Rights movement, echoing all over the world as a recognizable song of struggle against social injustices. Singers and activists talk about its origins, used during a workers strike in the mid 1940's, and how the lyrics and its significance slightly changed in the next decades.
Who directed We Shall Overcome?
We Shall Overcome was directed by Jim Brown.
Who stars in We Shall Overcome?
The principal cast of We Shall Overcome includes Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez.
When was We Shall Overcome released and how long is it?
We Shall Overcome was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 58m.