Synopsis
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
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Metacritic77/100
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Barbara KoppleDirector
- Cecilia PeckDirector
Cast
- Natalie MainesSelf
- Emily ErwinSelf
- Martie MaguireSelf
- George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
- Rick RubinSelf
- Simon RenshawSelf
Stills
Themes
usa presidentcountry musicpoliticsfeminismfreedom of speechprotestdixie chicksanti war protestpolitical protestwoman directorusa politicsmusic documentary