Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006)
Adrian Pasdar, Emily Robison, George W. Bush
"Shut Up & Sing" travels with the Dixie Chicks, from the peak of their popularity as the national-anthem-singing darlings of country music and top-selling female recording artists of all time, through the now infamous anti-Bush comment made by the group's lead singer in 2003. The film follows the li... (read more) "Shut Up & Sing" travels with the Dixie Chicks, from the peak of their popularity as the national-anthem-singing darlings of country music and top-selling female recording artists of all time, through the now infamous anti-Bush comment made by the group's lead singer in 2003. The film follows the lives and careers of the Dixie Chicks over a period of three years during which they were under political attack and received death threats, while continuing to live their lives, have children, and of course make music. The film ultimately presents who the Dixie Chicks are as women, public figures, and musicians.
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R, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed by:
Barbara Kopple,
Cecilia Peck
Release Date: Nov 10, 2006
DVD Release Date: Feb 20, 2007
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I agree... it gauls me though that in 'the Bastion of Free Speech' people can be hated so much for stating an opinion
A quel point les americains peuvent etre con: Ta geule pis chante la chanteuse!
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.
This is an older one, but interesting given how much views of the war have turned even since 2006 when this came out. Agree with what was said or not, we all have a right to free speech. Whether you have access to a microphone or not. And no one d... (read more) This is an older one, but interesting given how much views of the war have turned even since 2006 when this came out. Agree with what was said or not, we all have a right to free speech. Whether you have access to a microphone or not. And no one deserves death threats for that. Good documentary, and an inside look into a difficult time for a great band.
Love the Dixie Chicks! Met Dan Wilson a few years after seeing this movie. So cool.
Critic Reviews
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.full review
A thoughtful and enjoyable documentary from Barbara Kopple.full review
Whatever the ultimate effect on the group's career, their excursion into politics produced a wonderfully watchable movie.full review
Shut Up & Sing should be one of the great inspirational stories of our time.full review
A hell-raising soul stirring musical documentary about the right of free speech.full review
Life in Bush America gets a blunt, honest telling in this documentary that makes you want to stand up and cheer without ever begging for tears or glib sympathy.full review
Directors Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck have fashioned a compelling and rousing film that will not only appeal to Chicks fans, but make fans of those who weren't before.full review
Shut Up and Sing is a shout of defiance, a chronicle of the price we have to be willing to pay to stand up for what we believe in.full review
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