The Singing Revolution
"A single nation. A million voices. The fall of an empire."
Originally released in 2006. The Singing Revolution is a documentary/history film. directed by Maureen Castle Tusty.
Starring Linda Hunt, Heiki Ahonen, and Mari-Ann Kelam
Synopsis
Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation. During those years, hundreds of thousands gathered in public to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to rally for independence. "The young people, without any political party, and without any politicians, just came together ... not only tens of thousands but hundreds of thousands ... to gather and to sing and to give this nation a new spirit," remarks Mart Laar, a Singing Revolution leader featured in the film and the first post-Soviet Prime Minister of Estonia. "This was the idea of the Singing Revolution." James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty's "The Singing Revolution" tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom--and helped topple an empire along the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sky Films
- Northern Lights Productions
- Allfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Singing Revolution about?
Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet oc...
Who directed The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution was directed by Maureen Castle Tusty.
How long is The Singing Revolution?
The Singing Revolution has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Singing Revolution released?
The Singing Revolution was released on December 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Singing Revolution?
The main cast of The Singing Revolution includes Linda Hunt, Heiki Ahonen, Mari-Ann Kelam, Tunne Kelam, Mart Laar.