Name: Singing Our Way to Freedom
Released: 2018-05-08
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Alma Martinez, Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez

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"Singing Our Way to Freedom" is a vibrant, multilayered look at the life of Chicano musician, composer and community activist, Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez. The film chronicles Chunky’s life from his humble beginnings as a farmworker in Blythe, California to receiving one of the nation’s highest musical honors at the Library of Congress in Washington DC in 2013.

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Directed by: Paul Espinosa
Written by: Paul Espinosa
Produced by: Paul Espinosa, Michael Bovee, Mark Day
Music by: Quetzal Flores

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May 8, 2018 · 1 h 26 min · English

Released: May 8, 2018
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States, Mexico
Available in: 1 country

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Where can I stream Singing Our Way to Freedom?

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In the United States, Singing Our Way to Freedom is free with ads on WETA+.

Is Singing Our Way to Freedom okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Singing Our Way to Freedom plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Singing Our Way to Freedom?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.