When Voices Rise...

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Released July 05, 2002

Overview

"When Voices Rise..." tells the important, but little-known story of dismantling segregation in the polite society that was Bermuda in the 1950s. Working in secret, the Progressive Group organized the 1959 Theatre Boycott to end segregation in movie theatres in Hamilton. Context is provided by those who protested against segregation and the limited franchise earlier in Bermuda by authoring a "Secret Document" that analyzed the social problems of the island. The film also features a rare interview conducted in London, England with Kingsley Tweed-a powerful, public figure during the boycott that changed the island forever. -- Chris Campbell

Runtime

1h 14m


Origin Country

Canada


Original Language

English


Original Title

When Voices Rise...


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Bermuda
  • Canada

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    NB Filmmakers Co-op

    Canada

Crew

Posters

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