Who'd wanna be labelled a liberal in the U.S.? Judging by what the Dixie Chicks went through earlier this decade, it would not be a pleasant experience.
These lovely Texan ladies gotta whole lotta hate for uttering one sentence about George W Bush a... (read more) Who'd wanna be labelled a liberal in the U.S.? Judging by what the Dixie Chicks went through earlier this decade, it would not be a pleasant experience.
These lovely Texan ladies gotta whole lotta hate for uttering one sentence about George W Bush and they tackled the onslaught in a very dignified way.
They just continued to do what they do best: have some babies, make some music and support each other.
Watching the insecurity of the extreme right wing in the American heartland, whether it be the media, the country music scene or just the general public, is a very scary thing.
You dont need to be a fan of the Dixie Chick's music to be amazed, entertained and moved by this doco, but you may be more of a fan once you have.

Good documentary - an interesting insight into the girl's personalities and what drives them. The backlash over Natalie's anti-Bush statement made them a better stronger band and has given power to their voice. Great band, great music.

There's a wonderful sense of confusion that's communicated in this film. The Chicks find themselves caught up in a political storm and aren't really sure what's going on, how they feel about it, why it's happening, what they should do and what it al... (read more) There's a wonderful sense of confusion that's communicated in this film. The Chicks find themselves caught up in a political storm and aren't really sure what's going on, how they feel about it, why it's happening, what they should do and what it all means. In other words, they come across as very much like me and you. This movie doesn't tie up the story cleanly. It isn't shrill (and neither are the Chicks). It isn't, at its heart, about the war in Iraq. It touches on but doesn't try to reach conclusions about fame, art, success, failure, free speech, the price of free speech, forgiveness and anger. All this, plus a whole lot of babies.

To me, this movie marks a development from superstar to true artist.

(in addition to the political background)

Refreshing to see a mainstream group that voices their opinion despite the hit they might receive financially. I commend the lead singer for sticking to her guns & her bandmates for sticking by her side.

Shut Up and Sing tells the story of three young women whose belief in America is bred in the bone, and it shames their critics.

A thoughtful and enjoyable documentary from Barbara Kopple.

Whatever the ultimate effect on the group's career, their excursion into politics produced a wonderfully watchable movie.

Shut Up & Sing should be one of the great inspirational stories of our time.

A hell-raising soul stirring musical documentary about the right of free speech.