Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
Synopsis
One record producer, the creators of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and top indie rock artists come together to create a tribute album benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School- the first accredited high school in the country for LGBTQ youth. "Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig" weaves the compelling, courageous stories of four students at this controversial school with a unique chronicle of the yearlong creation of "Wig in a Box," the album whose songs poignantly echo these teens' struggles and aspirations. Through a dramatic and vibrant combination of verite documentation, student video diaries and rare in-studio scenes of artists recording tracks, "Follow My Voice" offers a powerful and poignant look at this unlikely intersection of youth, gender and rock. Includes studio sessions from Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright, The Bens, The Breeders, Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, They Might Be Giants and more.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katherine Linton
- Original Title
- Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
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Katherine Linton
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Katherine Linton
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What is Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig about?
One record producer, the creators of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and top indie rock artists come together to create a tribute album benefiting the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School- the first accredited high school in the country for LGBTQ youth. "Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig" weaves the compelling, courageous stories of four students at this controversial school with a unique chronicle of the yearlong creation of "Wig in a Box," the album whose songs poignantly echo these teens' struggles and aspirations. Through a dramatic and vibrant combination of verite documentation, student video diaries and rare in-studio scenes of artists recording tracks, "Follow My Voice" offers a powerful and poignant look at this unlikely intersection of youth, gender and rock. Includes studio sessions from Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright, The Bens, The Breeders, Yo La Tengo, John Cameron Mitchell, They Might Be Giants and more.
Who directed Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig?
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig was directed by Katherine Linton.
Who stars in Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig?
The principal cast of Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig includes Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, Janet Weiss, Yoko Ono, Rufus Wainwright.
When was Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig released and how long is it?
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.