The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
“We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.”
Synopsis
Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hays
- Original Title
- The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Brown
Lee Hays
Daniel Ducovny, Tom Hurwitz
Ginger Brown, Harold Leventhal, George C. Stoney
Department Leadership Roster
Ginger Brown
Producer
Harold Leventhal
Producer
Lee Hays
Writer
Jim Brown
Director
George C. Stoney
Producer
Daniel Ducovny
Director of Photography
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time about?
Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.
Who directed The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time was directed by Jim Brown.
Who stars in The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?
The principal cast of The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time includes Ronnie Gilbert, Arlo Guthrie, Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman, Pete Seeger.
When was The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time released and how long is it?
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).