Voice of Freedom (2021)
Turbulent Times Turned an Artist into a Hero
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.
Director: Rob Rapley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: February 15, 2021
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Tom Phillips, Brenda Pressley
Editing: Steven J. Golliday
Production: GBH, American Experience Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
racial segregation, singer, segregation, female singers
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Voice of Freedom stars Marian Anderson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Allida M. Black, Angela Brown, Lucy Caplan, Alisha Lola Jones.
- How long is Voice of Freedom?
- Voice of Freedom has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Voice of Freedom?
- Voice of Freedom is a Documentary film.
- Where was Voice of Freedom produced?
- Voice of Freedom was produced in United States of America.