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The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

# We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.
Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1982-03-07
⌚ Running Time: 78 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.2

Beloved Cast

Ronnie Gilbert original image
Self
Ronnie Gilbert
Arlo Guthrie original image
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Arlo Guthrie
Lee Hays original image
Self
Lee Hays
Fred Hellerman original image
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Fred Hellerman
Pete Seeger original image
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Pete Seeger
Don McLean original image
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Don McLean
Harold Leventhal original image
Self (Weavers manager)
Harold Leventhal
Holly Near original image
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Holly Near
Harry Reasoner original image
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Harry Reasoner
Studs Terkel original image
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Studs Terkel
Mary Travers original image
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Mary Travers

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