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We Shall Overcome(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-03-24
73%
43 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Languages: Danish.
Countries:
Denmark
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: We Shall Overcome
Top 10 Billed Cast
Janus Dissing Rathke
Frits Johansen
Sarah Juel Werner
Iben
Bent Mejding
Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
Anders W. Berthelsen
Freddie Svale
Jens Jørn Spottag
Peder, Frits' far
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Stine, Frits' mor
Gyrd Løfqvist
Frits' bedstefar
Elin Reimer
Frits' bedstemor
Joy-Maria Frederiksen
Ibens Mutter
Steen Stig Lommer
Lærer Olsen
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Overview
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Release Date
2006-03-24
Average
7.3
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
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