Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives(2019)
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Synopsis
A documentary revisiting the career of a feisty activist musician, who never quite achieved the same recognition as her similar contemporaries Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements.
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) is a documentary and music film directed by Jim Brown, released on March 1, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Holly Near, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem and Margie Adam. Viewers rate it 2.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Brown
- Producers:
- Heather A Smith, Jim Brown, Donna Korones
- Production:
- Jim Brown Productions
- Status:
- Released
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives before you stream it.
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holly Near
as Self
Jane Fonda
as Self
Gloria Steinem
as Self
- Margie Adam
Margie Adam
as Self
- Karen Anderson
Karen Anderson
as Self
Kevin Bacon
as Self
- Melanie DeMore
Melanie DeMore
as Self
- Christelle Durandy
Christelle Durandy
as Self
Tom Hayden
as Self
- Pat Hunt
Pat Hunt
as Self
- Fredrika Keefer
Fredrika Keefer
as Self
- Krissy Keefer
Krissy Keefer
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jim Brown, produced by Heather A Smith, Jim Brown and Donna Korones.
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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives online?
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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?
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The main cast of Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) includes Holly Near, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Margie Adam and Karen Anderson. The film was directed by Jim Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives released?
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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives was released on March 1, 2019 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives worth watching?
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Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives (2019) holds an average rating of 2.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives?
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Yes. The official Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.