Voice of Freedom · 2021
Voice of Freedom (2021) is a Documentary film directed by Rob Rapley, starring Marian Anderson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Allida M. Black.
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Marian Anderson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Allida M. Black, Angela Brown, Lucy Caplan, Alisha Lola Jones, Adriane Lentz-Smith, Carol Oja
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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.
When was "Voice of Freedom" released?
Voice of Freedom was released in 2021.
Who stars in "Voice of Freedom"?
The cast includes Marian Anderson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Allida M. Black, Angela Brown.
