CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 47m

The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane

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For decades, Barbara Dane lent her stellar singing voice to social-justice movements in the Bay Area and beyond, garnering an impressive FBI file along the way. Deeply respected by fellow luminaries in folk, blues and jazz, Dane built a far-reaching legacy with music, activism, and love. As Maureen Gosling’s celebratory portrait reveals, early solidarity with those suffering racial and economic injustice sparked Dane’s passion to use her talent to sustain marginalized people. Rather than chase stardom, she followed her own maternal instincts to root herself and her family among generations of activist performers. Bonnie Raitt, Jane Fonda and other notables attest to Dane’s unique way of shaping and being shaped by tumultuous social revolutions from the 1950s on. Nearing 90, Dane triumphantly tours with piano virtuoso Tammy Hall to celebrate a life of staying awake and connected, true to her ideals. One star among many illuminates so much.

Directed byMaureen Gosling

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
EN
Released
October 10, 2023
Budget
$603,000
Studios
Protesta Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring

Barbara Dane

Herself

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt

Herself

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Herself

Willie Chambers

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling
Written by
Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling
Produced by
Jed Riffe

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