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Freedom Highway: Songs that Shaped a Century

Directed by Philip King.
Ireland , 2001, digital video, color, 90 min.

An exploration of the role of protest songs in the fight for civil and religious liberties around the globe, this wide-ranging documentary draws comparisons between the folk music of Ireland, South Africa, Chile, and elsewhere. A diverse roster of artists from Bono to Pete Seeger discuss the political context of resistance songs and give their own renditions of many of the most famous, including "Do Re Mi" and U2’s "Please."

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The Fourth Annual Boston Irish Film Festival