Pete and Toshi Get a Camera
Originally released in 2015. Pete and Toshi Get a Camera is a documentary film. directed by William Eigen. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pete Seeger, Toshi Seeger, and Daniel Seeger
Synopsis
55 years ago Pete Seeger didn't name names at the McCarthy hearings and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Out on appeal, blacklisted, watched by the FBI, he buys an old camera. With his wife Toshi, they start filming their musician friends. After several years of making small films, they decide to take the family around-the-world to film musicians in the most remote corners of the earth. The historic 16mm footage is intercut with modern day interviews of the family as they lend insight into a time & place that doesn't exist today. Part travelogue, part musical odyssey, part ethnocentric dream, "Pete and Toshi Get a Camera" will take you places you would never have imagined.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pete and Toshi Get a Camera about?
55 years ago Pete Seeger didn't name names at the McCarthy hearings and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Out on appeal, blacklisted, watched by the FBI, he buys an old camera. With his wife Tos...
Who directed Pete and Toshi Get a Camera?
Pete and Toshi Get a Camera was directed by William Eigen.
How long is Pete and Toshi Get a Camera?
Pete and Toshi Get a Camera has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Pete and Toshi Get a Camera released?
Pete and Toshi Get a Camera was released on May 28, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pete and Toshi Get a Camera?
The main cast of Pete and Toshi Get a Camera includes Pete Seeger, Toshi Seeger, Daniel Seeger, Mika Seeger, Tinya Seeger.