Freedom Song
“A father, a son and a movement that would change America forever.”
Synopsis
Freedom Song is a made-for-TV film based on true stories of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1960s. It tells the story of the struggle of African Americans to register to vote in the fictional town of Quinlan. In the midst of the Freedom Summer, a group of high school students in the small town are eager to make grassroots changes in their own community. The young activists meet resistance not only from white southerners, but from their parents, who have experienced firsthand the violence that can result from speaking out. As high school students band together with the support of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, they make strides in registering African-American voters and gaining awareness for their cause.
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Danny Glover
Will Walker
Vicellous Shannon
Owen Walker
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Daniel Wall
Loretta Devine
Evelyn Walker
Glynn Turman
T-Bone Lanier
Stan Shaw
Archie Mullen
Michael Jai White
Coleman Vaughnes
John Beasley
Jonah Summer
Jason Weaver
Isaac Hawkins
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Dora Charles
Marcello Thedford
Tyrone Franklin
David Strathairn
Peter Crowley
Randal Brown
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Alden Robinson, Stanley Weiser
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Freedom Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Turner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Alden Robinson
Phil Alden Robinson, Stanley Weiser
James Horner
John Lindley, Amy Vincent
Maysie Hoy
Danny Glover, Carolyn McDonald, Phil Alden Robinson, Amanda DiGiulio, Sean Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda DiGiulio
Producer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Amy Vincent
Director of Photography
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Linda Burton
Production Design
Linwood Taylor
Production Design
Sharen Davis
Costume Design
Phil Alden Robinson
Director
Phil Alden Robinson
Writer
Stanley Weiser
Writer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom Song.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom Song about?
Freedom Song is a made-for-TV film based on true stories of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1960s. It tells the story of the struggle of African Americans to register to vote in the fictional town of Quinlan. In the midst of the Freedom Summer, a group of high school students in the small town are eager to make grassroots changes in their own community. The young activists meet resistance not only from white southerners, but from their parents, who have experienced firsthand the violence that can result from speaking out. As high school students band together with the support of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, they make strides in registering African-American voters and gaining awareness for their cause.
Who directed Freedom Song?
Freedom Song was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Who stars in Freedom Song?
The principal cast of Freedom Song includes Danny Glover, Vicellous Shannon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Loretta Devine, Glynn Turman.
When was Freedom Song released and how long is it?
Freedom Song was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Freedom Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom Song was composed by James Horner.