Shut Up & Sing

"Freedom of speech is fine, as long as you don't do it in public."

Dec 1 2006 R 1h 33m
Biography, Documentary, Music

Shut Up and Sing is a documentary about the country band from Texas called the Dixie Chicks and how one tiny comment against President Bush dropped their number one hit off the charts and caused fans to hate them, destroy their CD’s, and protest at their concerts. A film about freedom of speech gone out of control and the three girls lives that were forever changed by a small anti-Bush comment

Plot

In 2003, the female country band, The Dixie Chicks, are at the top of their game being one of the most successful bands of all time. However with the US invasion of Iraq about to begin over frustrated worldwide objections about this needless war, one of the Chick vents off the cuff in concert about being ashamed of US President George W. Bush. This statement sparks a firestorm of organized and personal right wing attacks against the Chicks for daring to think they have the right to express a negative personal opinion about the President. This film covers the band's effort to ride out the turmoil that would leave their careers under a cloud, but would eventually give them a opportunity to grow as great artists who bow to no one.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck

Cast

Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 13 nominations

Trailers
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing - trailer - IFFR 2007
Scores
# of Votes
5,026
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA