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The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

Movie·1982·1h 18m

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.

Directed By

Jim Brown

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

Written By

Lee Hays

Producer

Ginger Brown, Harold Leventhal

Cinematography

Tom Hurwitz

Themes

folk musicblacklist

Production House

United Artists

Audience Score

78%

5 votes

Skip7%
Timepass15%
Go for it38%
Perfection40%

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// cast

Cast

Ronnie Gilbert

Self

Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie

Self

Lee Hays

Self

Fred Hellerman

Self

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Self

Don McLean

Don McLean

Self

Harold Leventhal

Self (Weavers manager)

Holly Near

Holly Near

Self

Harry Reasoner

Harry Reasoner

Self

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Self

Mary Travers

Mary Travers

Self

// crew

Crew

Lee Hays

Writer

Ginger Brown

Producer

Harold Leventhal

Producer

George C. Stoney

Producer

Jim Brown

Director

Tom Hurwitz

Director of Photography

Daniel Ducovny

Director of Photography

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