Summaries

The history of popular music's role in various political and social causes during the rock era.

This film explores the role that popular music talents, particuarly the rock and folk genres, have played in various social and political causes, including civil and human rights, enviromentalism and peace movements. Along the way, major participants like Tracy Chapman and Peter Gabriel featured along with recordings of their benefit performances at various events like Woodstock and Live Aid.—Kenneth Chisholm <[email protected]>

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Keywords
  • politics
  • human rights
  • social activism
  • environmental activism
  • music history
Genres
  • History
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 20, 2000
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Stand And Be Counted
Language English
Production companies Gold Circle Films Oliver Entertainment Stand and Be Counted

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