Friday, 01 February 2013: The Singing Revolution

Friday, 01 February 2013, 20:00

Venue: Forest Row Village Hall (see Locations and Tickets for further details)

Programme category: Transition Forest Row

Director: James Tusty and Maureen Tusty, USA/Estonia 2006, 94 mins

“Can singing change history? The Singing Revolution, a documentary by James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty about Estonia’s struggle to end Soviet occupation, shows that it already has.” New York Times

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation. The Singing Revolution is an inspiring account of one nation’s dramatic rebirth and a striking example of humankind’s irrepressible drive for freedom and self-determination.

It was the “Most Inspirational Film” at the Boulder International Film Festival in Colorado.

Further Reading

• Official film site
• Slant magazine
• Variety

Trailer