Freedom Song
"A father, a son and a movement that would change America forever."
Originally released in 2000. Freedom Song is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Starring Danny Glover, Vicellous Shannon, and Vondie Curtis-Hall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny Glover
as Will Walker
Vicellous Shannon
as Owen Walker
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Daniel Wall
Loretta Devine
as Evelyn Walker
Glynn Turman
as T-Bone Lanier
Stan Shaw
as Archie Mullen
Michael Jai White
as Coleman Vaughnes
John Beasley
as Jonah Summer
Jason Weaver
as Isaac Hawkins
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
as Dora Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Turner Films
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...
Who directed Freedom Song?
Freedom Song was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
How long is Freedom Song?
Freedom Song has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Freedom Song released?
Freedom Song was released on February 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Freedom Song?
The main cast of Freedom Song includes Danny Glover, Vicellous Shannon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Loretta Devine, Glynn Turman.