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We Shall Overcome

198958mJim Brown
IMDb 8.5

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A documentary on the iconic song "We Shall Overcome" and its important legacy in the American Civil Rights movement, echoing all over the world as a recognizable song of struggle against social injustices. Singers and activists talk about its origins, used during a workers strike in the mid 1940's, and how the lyrics and its significance slightly changed in the next decades.

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What is We Shall Overcome (1989) about?

A documentary on the iconic song "We Shall Overcome" and its important legacy in the American Civil Rights movement, echoing all over the world as a recognizable song of struggle against social injustices. Singers and activists talk about its origins, used during a workers strike in the mid 1940's, and how the lyrics and its significance slightly changed in the next decades.

Who stars in We Shall Overcome?

We Shall Overcome stars Harry Belafonte (Self - Narrator), Joan Baez (Self). The film was directed by Jim Brown.

How long is We Shall Overcome?

We Shall Overcome has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 1989.

Is We Shall Overcome worth watching?

We Shall Overcome holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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