Marian Anderson
Biography: Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 27, 1897
Deathday: April 08, 1993
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Known For
The March
1964-12-31
The March
Overview: The March, also known as The March to Washington, is a 1964 documentary film by James Blue about the 1963 civil rights March on Washington. It was made for the Motion Picture Service unit of the United States Information Agency for use outside the United States – the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act prevented USIA films from being shown domestically without a special act of Congress. In 1990 Congress authorized these films to be shown in the U.S. twelve years after their initial release. In 2008, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". (Wikipedia)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-31
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Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert
1939-12-31
Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert
Overview: Short film which documents Marian Anderson's singing performance at the Lincoln Memorial.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-12-31
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Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson
2020-02-23
Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson
Overview: Marian Anderson, a young girl from South Philadelphia, armed with only a voice, fought to break down one of the most daunting barriers closed to black Americans in the 1930s—the classical music stage.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-02-23
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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
2022-02-08
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Overview: A documentary exploring the life, career, art and legacy of Marian Anderson.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-08
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Voice of Freedom
2021-02-15
Voice of Freedom
Overview: On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air. Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe and widely celebrated by both white and black audiences at home, her fame hadn’t been enough to spare her from the indignities and outright violence of racism and segregation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-15
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