Voice of Freedom
“Turbulent Times Turned an Artist into a Hero”
Synopsis
On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, her fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.
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Voice of Freedom | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-18
Top Cast
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Marian Anderson
Self (archive footage)
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Narrator (voice)
Allida M. Black
herself
Angela Brown
herself
Lucy Caplan
herself
Alisha Lola Jones
herself
Adriane Lentz-Smith
herself
Carol Oja
herself
Jillian Patricia Pirtle
herself
Sharon Vriend Robinette
herself
Kira Thurman
herself
Leslie Ureña
herself
Denise VanBuren
herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
PBS "American Experience"
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Rapley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Rapley
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips, Brenda Pressley
- Original Title
- Voice of Freedom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- GBH, American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Rapley
Rob Rapley
Tom Phillips, Brenda Pressley
Steven J. Golliday
Emily L. Harrold, Rob Rapley, Cameo George
Department Leadership Roster
Emily L. Harrold
Producer
Rob Rapley
Director
Rob Rapley
Writer
Rob Rapley
Producer
Steven J. Golliday
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Voice of Freedom
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What is Voice of Freedom about?
On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, her fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.
Who directed Voice of Freedom?
Voice of Freedom was directed by Rob Rapley.
Who stars in Voice of Freedom?
The principal cast of Voice of Freedom includes Marian Anderson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Allida M. Black, Angela Brown, Lucy Caplan.
When was Voice of Freedom released and how long is it?
Voice of Freedom was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Voice of Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Voice of Freedom was composed by Tom Phillips, Brenda Pressley.