SYNOPSICS
Sounds Like a Revolution (2010) is a English movie. Summer Preney,Jane Michener has directed this movie. Jello Biafra,Rob Bowman,David Crosby,Alan Cross are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2010. Sounds Like a Revolution (2010) is considered one of the best Documentary,Music movie in India and around the world.
Documents the rise of a new generation of activist musicians who are living proof that music is a powerful tool in the ongoing struggle for social change. From the The Chicks to Michael Franti to the punk band Anti-Flag, artists across the musical spectrum recount their motivations and struggles over the last decade, in a post-9/11 world where dissent has been silenced and censorship is commonplace. No ordinary music doc, this inspiring rockumentary draws on the power of music and insights of artists to help us understand our world and find the courage to speak out about issues that concern us all.
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Excellent compendium of interview based information
Saw this film in Calgary at the Plaza. I was aware of the premise from a preview I saw and interested in learning more. The topic struck me as one with great challenges when dealing with the culture who's input was required. Still, the film maker managed to line up some incredible interviews- a broad range of performers from Fat Mike of NOFX to David Crosby. Other performers, too, give their voice with good, solid results. And the inclusion of industry professionals added the economic angle to the mix. The money side of things can never be dismissed. The questions asked (though unheard on screen) moved the sequence of topics ahead based on the responses of the interviewees. Using this approach the issue of music as a tool of revolution was expanded to include a broad range of conditions influencing its effectiveness. And it was through these revelations that this doc really hit home with me. The pace, editing and especially the apparent quality of those interview questions- are outstanding considering the fact that (from my research) this seems to be the first feature length documentary from this film maker.
A vital film about the political potency of music.
Good music always comes from the heart. It can also come from the head and the gut, but the heart has to be there. When an artist gets it right the song resonates for days, weeks and sometimes decades with an every changing audience. Sounds Like a Revolution is a small film that examines the David and Goliath role of the corporation and government in the world of music. This uncomfortable relationship has been growing for decades. However,today the film explores how the link between the corporate and the government agenda can take the form of creative censorship. This is a film for anyone who think that all the protest music was created and the migrated to FM stations in the 60's. It's alive and well. It's just that it doesn't have a large audience due to the perfect storm of corporate agendas matched to political agendas as the film points out. Good music is out there. Protest music is out there. Watch this film and you may find yourself repeating the line from the classic film "Network", "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore." And even if you don't the film with educate and entertain at the same time...and that's a win any day.
By far, best documentary I've ever seen!
By far, this is the best documentary I have ever seen! From learning what these artists go thru on a daily basis just to be able to sing what they truly believe and at same time, make a decent living - made me gain so much more respect for them. This film taught me so many life lessons, including to never be afraid to take a stand for something you believe. Couldn't help but wonder after watching "Sounds Like a Revolution," Where is this "freedom of speech" that we hear so many great things about in America? And what exactly do our soldiers fight for if we never have it completely? If the US government makes it very difficult for any artist who wants to take a stand and sing against war or something else they strongly believe....So glad I watched this documentary as I'm more aware of what is really going on nowadays and now I can try and help make a change - for the better, at least!
Powerful
"Sounds Like A Revolution" is a powerful, insightful documentary about the state of protest music today, as well as a critique of and primer on the consolidation of the music industry and radio. With countless interviews and compelling profiles of four artists - Anti-Flag, Michael Franti, Paris, and Fat Mike (NOFX) - this film aptly demonstrates the ability of music to energize and mobilize people to action. I enjoyed all of the profiles, particularly those of Justin Sane (Anti-Flag) and Paris. Both men are insightful, thoughtful, intelligent and just downright interesting to listen to. I was already quite familiar with Anti-Flag, having been a fan for years, but not with Paris, whose music I was inspired to buy after seeing this film. Michael Franti is intelligent and thoughtful, and Fat Mike a textbook case of how someone who never paid much attention to politics becomes politicized. If you are interested in protest music - not only its history but the seeming lack of new and established artists to carry on this proud tradition - "Sounds Like A Revolution" is a must see.
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What a terrific film! The premise was creative and informative. As having no significant knowledge of the music industry apart from being a consumer, it was great to see it geared towards a wide audience. The beginning of the film really catches your attention with the music. The film makers did an excellent job of attracting the participation of a wide variety of artists and not just current mainstream individuals. The film certainly opened my eyes to the control the big label companies have over musicians, especially smaller names. That being said, some of the opinions and comments that certain artists made were incredible and very much quote worthy. As we live in a society that is very much censored and controlled by the mass media, it was wonderful to see a first time film maker try to emerge with an independent voice and try to the best of their ability to have it heard. I look forward to seeing further work from them in future.