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Odetta
A powerful voice rises above the turbulence of a changing America as Odetta, the iconic folk singer, uses her art to fuel the Civil Rights Movement and redefine the soul of a nation.
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In short · Acted for seven decades — 10 credits.
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Odetta is a film that explores the life and legacy of Odetta Holmes, an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known mononymously as Odetta, she became a prominent figure in the American folk music scene and was often referred to as "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement." The film highlights her contributions to music and her role in using her art to support social justice causes. Odetta's work encompassed a wide range of genres, including American folk music, blues, jazz, and spirituals, reflecting her deep connection to the cultural and historical fabric of the United States.
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Non-headline appearances — talk-show, awards-show, panel, and archive-footage credits, kept separate from the main filmography.
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSelf (archive footage) · 2021
- Street JourneysSelf · 2013
- Blues DivasSelf · 2005
- The Ballad of Ramblin' JackSelf · 2000
- Turnabout: The Story of the Yale PuppeteersSelf · 1993
- Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other RoomsSelf · 1993
- Chords of FameSelf · 1984
- The MarchSelf · 1964
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