Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives
Synopsis
A documentary revisiting the career of a feisty activist musician, who never quite achieved the same recognition as her similar contemporaries Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Brown
- Original Title
- Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Jim Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Brown
Donna Korones, Jim Brown, Heather A Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Donna Korones
Producer
Jim Brown
Director
Jim Brown
Producer
Heather A Smith
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives about?
A documentary revisiting the career of a feisty activist musician, who never quite achieved the same recognition as her similar contemporaries Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements.
Who directed Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives was directed by Jim Brown.
Who stars in Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?
The principal cast of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives includes Holly Near, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Margie Adam, Karen Anderson.
When was Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives released and how long is it?
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).