Freedom Song (2000)
A father, a son and a movement that would change America forever.
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Freedom Song stars Danny Glover, Vicellous Shannon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Loretta Devine, Glynn Turman, Stan Shaw.
- How long is Freedom Song?
- Freedom Song has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Freedom Song?
- Freedom Song is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Freedom Song produced?
- Freedom Song was produced in United States of America.