Movie: The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ronnie Gilbert
Ronnie Gilbert

Self

Arlo Guthrie
Arlo Guthrie

Self

Lee Hays
Lee Hays

Self

Fred Hellerman
Fred Hellerman

Self

Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger

Self

Don McLean
Don McLean

Self

Harold Leventhal
Harold Leventhal

Self (Weavers manager)

Holly Near
Holly Near

Self

Harry Reasoner
Harry Reasoner

Self

Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel

Self

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  • Overview

    Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

  • Release Date

    1982-03-07

  • Average

    7.2

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
  • Tagline

    We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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