We Shall Overcome
2006 · ★ 7.1 · Dir. Niels Arden Oplev
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
- Released
- 2006-03-24
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Language
- DA
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Anders W. Berthelsen
Freddie Svale
Jens Jørn Spottag
Peder, Frits' far
Bent Mejding
Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
Stine, Frits' mor
Sarah Juel Werner
Iben
Janus Dissing Rathke
Frits Johansen
Gyrd Løfquist
Frits' bedstefar
Elin Reimer
Frits' bedstemor
Steen Stig Lommer
Lærer Olsen
Joy-Maria Frederiksen
Ibens Mutter
Kurt Ravn
Læge
Peter Hesse Overgaard
Erling
Keywords
ChildSchool friendParent child relationshipVillageBraveryRight and justiceGayDepressionPatriarchBecoming an adultMusic teacherWar on freedomRock 'n' rollFamily business Country lifeClassroomGay themeAuthoritarian educationTeachers and studentsMusic recordPenaltyDenmarkIdolMartin luther kingFustigation
