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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019): Cast

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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives is a 2019 music documentary directed by Jim Brown, starring Holly Near, Jane Fonda and Kevin Bacon. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
Jim Brown
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives About?

The premise of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives without spoilers.

This documentary explores the career of activist musician Holly Near, examining why she didn't achieve the same widespread recognition as contemporaries like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Through her music and activism, the film reveals the power of song in the fight for equality. For four decades, Near has been a dedicated advocate, contributing to global social justice movements within the women's and lesbian communities, fostering coalition-building and inspiring change.

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Cast & crew

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Cast

Holly Near leads the cast, with Jane Fonda and Kevin Bacon. Directed by Jim Brown; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jim Brown

More films directed by Jim Brown: Free to Rock, Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia, Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin’ and The Weavers: Wasn’t That a Time.

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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives.

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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives released?

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives was released on March 1, 2019.

Who directed Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives was directed by Jim Brown.

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Who is in the cast of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives stars Holly Near, Jane Fonda and Kevin Bacon, among 15 credited actors.

Does Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives have a post-credit scene?

No. Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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