Aida's Brothers & Sisters
“Black Voices in Opera and Concert”
Synopsis
The film tells the story of classic black singing against the background of black emancipation in politics and society. This story stretches from the first successes of the bass Paul Robeson, who all his life regarded his voice as an instrument of liberation, to the young singing pupils of the Harlem School of Arts, who identify themselves with their origins in rejuvenated pride. The great African-American singers express their views, as do opera company directors and critics. Historical and contemporary film extracts and specially produced film sequences demonstrate the richness and variety of black singing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Schmidt-Garre, Marieke Schroeder
- Original Title
- Aida's Brothers & Sisters
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Pars Media, Thirteen, BR, SWR, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Schmidt-Garre, Marieke Schroeder
Wedigo von Schultzendorff, Craig Braden
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Director
Marieke Schroeder
Director
Wedigo von Schultzendorff
Director of Photography
Craig Braden
Director of Photography
Gaby Kull-Neujahr
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aida's Brothers & Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aida's Brothers & Sisters about?
The film tells the story of classic black singing against the background of black emancipation in politics and society. This story stretches from the first successes of the bass Paul Robeson, who all his life regarded his voice as an instrument of liberation, to the young singing pupils of the Harlem School of Arts, who identify themselves with their origins in rejuvenated pride. The great African-American singers express their views, as do opera company directors and critics. Historical and contemporary film extracts and specially produced film sequences demonstrate the richness and variety of black singing.
Who directed Aida's Brothers & Sisters?
Aida's Brothers & Sisters was directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre, Marieke Schroeder.
Who stars in Aida's Brothers & Sisters?
The principal cast of Aida's Brothers & Sisters includes Grace Bumbry, Marian Anderson, Anne Brown, Simon Estes, Götz Friedrich.
When was Aida's Brothers & Sisters released and how long is it?
Aida's Brothers & Sisters was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.