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Friday, September 16, 2011

DOCUMENTARY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT TOLD IN SONG @ KEAN UNIVERSITY

Documentary film buffs are going to love this event:

Kean University International FILM Series proudly presents

Soundtrack For A Revolution

Sunday, September 18, at 3 PM (82min)

A Documentary Film by Bill Guttentag & Dan Sturman
(United States, 2009)

Soundtrack For A Revolution: Sunday, September 18 at 3pm

SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music—the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality.

The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, including John Legend, Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean and The Roots; riveting archival footage; and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders, including Congressman John Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Julian Bond and Ambassador Andrew Young.

WHEN: Sunday, September 18, at 3 PM
WHERE: Kean University's Jules Schwartz Lecture Hall - STEM Building.
TICKETS: $8 Standard / $5 with Kean ID