Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
- Thursday, March 27 4:00 pm
- Friday, March 28 2:15 pm
- Saturday, March 29 6:30 pm
- Sunday, March 30 4:30 pm
Savoy Theater
Thursday, March 27 at 4:00 pm SOLD OUT
FRIDAY STILL AVAILABLE
Saturday, March 29 at 6:30 pm SOLD OUT
Sunday, March 30 at 4:30 pm SOLD OUT
Living legend Pete Seeger was a key figure of the folk music revival, performing solo and with The Weavers, and writing some of its best-known songs, including “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “If I Had a Hammer.” Largely misunderstood by his critics, including the U.S. government, for his views on peace, unionism, civil rights and ecology, Seeger was targeted during the ‘Red Scare’ of the 1950s and, despite his enormous popularity, banned from American television for more than 17 years. With a combination of never-before-seen archival footage and personal films made by Seeger and his wife, this biography chronicles the life of the artist and political activist who touched many generations. Directed by Jim Brown, who brought us the 1983 film on The Weavers, WASN’T THAT A TIME? Philadelphia Inquirer: “THE POWER OF SONG shows this icon of 20th-century music to be a man of passion and principle, and a true American. An important figure, and an important film.” Sponsored by Vermont Compost Company. Community Partners: Vermont Public Radio, Events for Tom, Peace and Justice Center, American Friends Service Committee in Vermont, Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture. Post-film event: Cinematographer Tom Hurwitz will appear after the Saturday, March 29, show. Rated PG-13, 90 minutes. Film website
Posted in 2008 Films & Events
