As seen on PBS...Let Freedom Sing powerfully retells one of the greatest stories in American history, the Civil Rights Movement, in a compelling new way...through the singers and songwriters who fought for change through their music. This amazing DVD chronicles the power of lyrics and songs that helped move a generation during turbulent times, bringing change to our country. This is the story that made President Obama's success possible, told for the first time through the music that drove it and those who were there.


Skillfully blends historic footage, new interviews, rare photos and video of some of the greatest songs, Civil Rights anthems & soul music ever written or performed.


Various artists: Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Chuck D, James Brown, Hugh Masekela, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Marley, The Staple Singers, Five Blind Boys, Stevie Wonder and Public Enemy.


29 performances, 10 top ten classic hits! Includes
Respect, Change Is Gonna Come, People Get Ready,
Fight the Power and Whats Going On.


Never-before-seen historic footage and emotional new interviews with Gladys Knight, Isaac Hayes, Chuck D, Andrew Young, Quincy Jones, Pete Seeger and more, tell the story of the movement in a new way.


Narrated by Academy-award winning actor and
movement veteran Louis Gossett Jr., providing
unique personal insight.


Run Time 90 mins. + 12 mins. bonus