Review of Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009) by Peter L — 15 Jan 2010

Just saw this terrific documentary appropriately before MLK weekend. It's another look at the US Civil Rights Movement but takes a different slant by showcasing the songs of the era that helped inspired the movement.

Interspersed amongst the archival footage are performances of the old songs interpreted by contemporary artists. With the limited running time of the movie, it is unfortunate that other aspects of the Civil Rights Movement couldn't be included, but the film provides a riveting look and sounds of the times.