Sounds Like A Revolution – Oct. 1 US Premiere

A friend of mine, Carolina, has been working on promo for this project over at her job in London, so she passed along the press kit and a few links to this upcoming flick. It’s an indie film so if you are interested be sure to pass it along to a friend. GRASSROOTS in the heezy! That’s what we do. It premieres October 1st in the U.S.

Anyway, a lot of DOPE artists are featured in this film including one that I have messed with for a long time: Michael Franti of Spearhead. His song ‘Oh My God’ has to be one of my favorites of all-time. I’ll be honest: It looks super intriguing. While I am no government basher, I do think there are a lot of things that are crunked up in the World not to mention the music industry in and of itself. Check out the synopsis of the film below and trailer after the jump.

Also, Justin Sane will also be playing a gig after the premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival.

“What would you do if you,
knew all of the things we knew
would you stand up for truth
…or would you turn and walk away”
- Paris (hip hop artist)

Sounds Like a Revolution is a feature documentary about a whole new generation of activists musicians who are living proof that music is an important and powerful tool in the on going struggle for social change. Focusing on the personal experiences of four independent musicians, we come to understand their motivations and their struggles as they face a post-9/11 environment where dissent is silenced and media outlets either ignore or self-censor material before it’s released.

This film is the journey of Michael Franti, Fat Mike, Paris, and Anti-Flag who started their careers when corporate consolidation in the music industry began to make it virtually impossible for political artists to be heard in the mainstream. But these four artists became pioneers, setting an example for many to follow as they were forced to invent new and unique ways to sidestep and breakthrough every attempt to censor them. Through their music and message they have “enraged, enlightened and inspired” a whole new generation of activists around the world.

A collection of live performances, political rallies, music videos and uncensored commentaries from some of the most outspoken icons in the business – folk legend Pete Seeger, The Dixie Chicks, David Crosby, Steve Earle, Jello Biafra, Ani DiFranco, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) and more. Sounds Like a Revolution offers a unique historical perspective behind the new wave of protest music sweeping America.

With exclusive footage, the film follows Michael Franti from Baghdad to San Francisco as he challenges corporate media with his radical message, POWERER TOTO THE THE PEACEFUL. From apathy to activism the film profiles NOFX lead singer Fat Mike as he converts his ‘apathetic’ fan base into the first punkrock lobby force. From the concert mosh pit to Congress, the film follows Anti-Flag as they take on the US Army’s predatory recruiting practices; while Paris takes us into his revolutionary cyberworld of social activism.

Sounds Like a Revolution is a testament to the power of indie artists everywhere who are committed to expressing dissent and telling the truth as they see it, whatever the consequences.

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