The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane

Movie·2023·1h 47m

The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

For decades, Barbara Dane lent her stellar singing voice to social-justice movements in the Bay Area and beyond, garnering an impressive FBI file along the way. Deeply respected by fellow luminaries in folk, blues and jazz, Dane built a far-reaching legacy with music, activism, and love. As Maureen Gosling’s celebratory portrait reveals, early solidarity with those suffering racial and economic injustice sparked Dane’s passion to use her talent to sustain marginalized people. Rather than chase stardom, she followed her own maternal instincts to root herself and her family among generations of activist performers. Bonnie Raitt, Jane Fonda and other notables attest to Dane’s unique way of shaping and being shaped by tumultuous social revolutions from the 1950s on. Nearing 90, Dane triumphantly tours with piano virtuoso Tammy Hall to celebrate a life of staying awake and connected, true to her ideals. One star among many illuminates so much.

Producer

Nina Menendez, Danny Glover

Editor

Maureen Gosling

Themes

californiabay areamusic documentary

Production House

Protesta Productions

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Cast

Barbara Dane

Herself

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Herself

Willie Chambers

Himself

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Crew

Nina Menendez

Executive Producer

Maureen Gosling

Maureen Gosling

Editor, Director, Writer

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Executive Producer

Jed Riffe

Producer

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