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The Singing Revolution

2006 · 94 min · Documentary

This stirring documentary tells how, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians used mass gatherings and song — hundreds of thousands lifting their voices together — as a peaceful weapon to free themselves from Soviet rule. An inspiring account of nonviolent revolution.

Why it’s here

An American feature documentary devoted to Estonia's musical independence movement.

Runtime
94 min
Genre
Documentary · History · Music
Mood
thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · documentary viewers

Content notes: war or political violence · violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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