The Singing Revolution (2006)

A single nation. A million voices. The fall of an empire.

The Singing Revolution (2006) poster

Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation. During those years, hundreds of thousands gathered in public to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to rally for independence. "The young people, without any political party, and without any politicians, just came together ... not only tens of thousands but hundreds of thousands ... to gather and to sing and to give this nation a new spirit," remarks Mart Laar, a Singing Revolution leader featured in the film and the first post-Soviet Prime Minister of Estonia. "This was the idea of the Singing Revolution." James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty's "The Singing Revolution" tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom--and helped topple an empire along the way.

Director: James Tusty, Maureen Castle Tusty
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Kusiak
Cinematography: Miguelangel Aponte-Rios
Editing: Ron Heidt, Mike Majoros
Production: Sky Films, Northern Lights Productions, Allfilm
Country: United States of America, Estonia
Language: English, Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: en

Themes

Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope

Keywords

independence, revolution, world war ii

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Singing Revolution about?
Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation. During those years, hundreds of thousands gathered in public to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to rally for independence. "The young people, without any political party, and without any politicians, just came together ... not only tens of thousands but hundreds of thousands ... to gather and to sing and to give this nation a new spirit," remarks Mart Laar, a Singing Revolution leader featured in the film and the first post-Soviet Prime Minister of Estonia. "This was the idea of the Singing Revolution." James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty's "The Singing Revolution" tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom--and helped topple an empire along the way.
Who directed The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution was directed by James Tusty, Maureen Castle Tusty.
Who stars in The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution stars Linda Hunt, Heiki Ahonen, Mari-Ann Kelam, Tunne Kelam, Mart Laar, Marju Lauristin.
How long is The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution is a Documentary, History, Music film.
Where was The Singing Revolution produced?
The Singing Revolution was produced in United States of America, Estonia.
What are the themes of The Singing Revolution?
The themes of The Singing Revolution include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.