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The Singing Revolution

This week I had a heartwarming, life-changing experience when I interviewed filmmakers Maureen and Jim Tusty. This husband and wife team made a film of significance, The Singing Revolution.

Matt Zoller Seitz, of the New York Times says,

“Imagine the scene in ‘Casablanca’ in which the French patrons sing ‘La Marseillaise’ in defiance of the Germans, then multiply its power by a factor of thousands, and you’ve only begun to imagine the force of ‘The Singing Revolution’.”

(Read the article Matt Zoller Seitz, The New York Times)

If you are not familiar with the scene from ‘Casablanca,’ it is a perfect example of how a group of people singing, has power and import and impact. The act of singing is a statement of truth.

The film The Singing Revolution walks us through the history of the tiny country of Estonia, it’s 58 yr occupation and the people’s non-violent revolution which gained this remarkable people their independence in 1991.

Yes, 1991! I’m curious to know how many of you reading this article even knew about the Soviet occupation of Estonia, their attempts to wipe out the Estonian people and their culture. I certainly did not know. But that seems to be typical of Estonia.

The story of Estonia and its’ 1.5 million souls is so artfully told by Jim and Maureen that you forget that it’s a documentary. This film could have been told from several different biases. The Tusty’s preferred to have a well-balanced telling of a complex and triumphant history.

Anyone who doubts the healing power of song must watch this film. Anyone who believes firmly in the triumph of singing must watch The Singing Revolution. The film plays in art theaters all over the country and you can also buy it on DVD from their website, http://www.SingingRevolution.com

Please take the time to visit the website and take a peek at this film. Educators, you are going to love all the options offered with The Singing Revolution. Choruses around the country are invited to use the film as a fundraiser. You will probably have Maureen and Jim right there to answer questions after the showing.

It’s heartwarming to know that art is more powerful than weapons of mass destruction. I want to be a better person, more resilient and positive after watching The Singing Revolution.

Go to http://www.SingingRevolution.com now and find out how you can participate in a revolution of your own!