Peter Yarrow
Also Known As: Peter, Paul and Mary
Biography: Peter Yarrow (May 31, 1938 - January 7, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group's greatest hits, "Puff, the Magic Dragon". He was also a political activist and supported causes that ranged from opposition to the Vietnam War to support for school anti-bullying programs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Yarrow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Birthday: May 31, 1938
Deathday: January 07, 2025
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Gender: Male
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Peter, Paul and Mary: 25th Anniversary Concert
Overview: Famed folk artists Peter, Paul, and Mary celebrate their 25th anniversary in a live performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-20
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Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Overview: Documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The film tells the story of how the march for jobs and freedom began, speaking to the people who organised and participated in it. Using rarely seen archive footage the film reveals the background stories surrounding the build up to the march as well as the fierce opposition it faced from the JFK administration, J Edgar Hoover's FBI and widespread claims that it would incite racial violence, chaos and disturbance. The film follows the unfolding drama as the march reaches its ultimate triumphs, gaining acceptance from the state, successfully raising funds and in the end, organised and executed peacefully.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-01
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Peter, Paul & Mary: The Holiday Concert
Overview: Peter, Paul, and Mary with the New York Choral Society and Orchestra. This PBS Special features a mixture of the trio's iconic folk classics, Christmas and Hannukah songs and carols, traditional spirituals and holiday songs of hope, friendship and peace.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-23
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Puff, the Magic Dragon
Overview: Jackie is a boy who is so trapped by his fears and doubts that he could not communicate with anyone. Then, a magic dragon named Puff comes to help Jackie by taking his soul force on a wonderous voyage to his island of Honah Lee. Along the way, they have adventures that nurture Jackie's imagination and courage in unorthodox ways.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-30
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Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Overview: Chronicles the life of Allard K. Lowenstein, the political activist and Congressman known for his tireless anti-war and civil rights activism.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-31
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King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Overview: Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-03-24
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Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On
Overview: In this DVD release of their PBS-TV special "Carry It On", the trio recalls the beginnings of the cultural revolution of the '60's, when music emerged as a unifying force amidst the turbulent currents of social change. Carefully chosen archival footage traces the group's phenomenal career, as a musical and personal story is told through selected concert and interview segments.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-23
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Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation
Overview: Explores the music scene in Greenwich Village, New York in the '60s and early '70s. The film highlights some of the finest singer/songwriters of the day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-18
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I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Overview: At the risk of a 5-year prison term, Francesco Da Vinci struggles with his Virginia draft board to be recognized as a sincere conscientious objector to the Vietnam war.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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You Are What You Eat
Overview: A montage of the weird, a freak-out film that appeared when the expression was in fashion and in flower, along with the flower people. The film was one of the first exponents of the mobile camera-rock track-optical effect school of filmmaking, and it is much a document as it is a documentary. A repellent and fascinating depiction of the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, along with Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco and the East Village in New York. Tiny Tim amounts to something resembling a recurring motif and narrator.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-24
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Festival
Overview: Black and white footage of performances, interviews, and conversations at the Newport Folk Festival, from 1963 to 1966. The headliners are Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan, who's acoustic and electric. Son House and Mike Bloomfield talk about the blues; John Hurt, Howlin' Wolf, and Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee show its range. The Osborne Brothers perform bluegrass. Donovan, Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, Mimi and Dick Farina, and others less well known also perform. Several talk musical philosophy, and there's a running commentary about the nature and appeal of folk music. The crowd looks clean cut.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-10-23
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While We're Young
Overview: An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-03
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Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love
Overview: A documentary about the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-04-04
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50 Years with Peter Paul and Mary
Overview: 50 Years With Peter Paul And Mary is a documentary by four-time Emmy Award-winning producer/ director Jim Brown and features rare and previously unseen television footage including a BBC program from the early 1960s that embodies many of the trio's best performances and most popular songs.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-01
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Phil Ochs Memorial Celebration
Overview: A tribute concert honoring the life of legendary folksinger Phil Ochs recorded at the Madison Square Garden's Felt Forum in 1976.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-07-09
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Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Overview: Sandy is a little girl with a penchant for whoppers. However, when her lies start go so far as to implicate the innocent for her own misdeeds, Puff decides to step in. Using his magic, Puff takes Sandy to the Land of Living Lies where everyone tells the most ridiculous lies and honesty is persecuted. Only when Sandy realizes the need for honesty can she help Puff escape this insane world. Written by Kenneth Chisholm
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-11-17
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Peter, Paul and Mommy, Too
Overview: A special featuring Peter, Paul and Mary performing children's songs and folk tunes. Movie recorded on October 31 and November 1, 1992 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Harvey Theater (formerly known as the Majestic Theatre)
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-09
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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Overview: The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony invites viewers to come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-18
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