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Shut Up & Sing (2006)

Shut Up & Sing (2006)
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Between 1998 and 2002, it seemed the Dixie Chicks could do no wrong. Their first major-label album, Wide Open Spaces, was a smash hit, topping the country charts and eventually selling 12 million copies, while their subsequent albums Fly and Home respectively moved ten and six million units. Their concert tours were consistent sellouts, making them the most commercially successful female group in the history of the recording industry.
However, things took an unexpected turn for the Dixie Chicks in March 2003; with the United States expected to invade Iraq in a matter of days, the group's Texas-born singer Natalie Maines said during a concert in England, "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas." While the spontaneous quip earned cheers during the show, the Dixie Chicks soon found themselves at the center of a firestorm of controversy at home -- radio stations pulled their music from playlists, conservative political commentators organized boycotts and protests against the groups, and during shows the Chicks became the targets of death threats. As Maines and her bandmates Emily Robison and Martie Maguire weathered the storm, they had things of their own to deal with, including marriages, childbirth, and making a new album with producer Rick Rubin. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck teamed up to follow the Dixie Chicks as they recorded their 2006 album Taking the Long Way, fought back against the accusations lobbed against them, and struggled to hold on to their personal lives in the midst of intense media scrutiny. Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing (titled for a comment shouted at them by a fan) was the result; the film became the first documentary to enjoy its world premiere as a Gala Presentation at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Dixie Chicks, Martie Maguire, (more)
Director(s):
Cecilia Peck, Barbara Kopple, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Shut Up & Sing

Between 1998 and 2002, it seemed the Dixie Chicks could do no wrong. Their first major-label album, Wide Open Spaces, was a smash hit, topping the country charts and eventually selling 12 million copies, while their subsequent albums Fly and Home respectively moved ten and six million units. Their concert tours were consistent sellouts, making them the most commercially successful female group in the history of the recording industry.
However, things took an unexpected turn for the Dixie Chicks in March 2003; with the United States expected to invade Iraq in a matter of days, the group's Texas-born singer Natalie Maines said during a concert in England, "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas." While the spontaneous quip earned cheers during the show, the Dixie Chicks soon found themselves at the center of a firestorm of controversy at home -- radio stations pulled their music from playlists, conservative political commentators organized boycotts and protests against the groups, and during shows the Chicks became the targets of death threats. As Maines and her bandmates Emily Robison and Martie Maguire weathered the storm, they had things of their own to deal with, including marriages, childbirth, and making a new album with producer Rick Rubin. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck teamed up to follow the Dixie Chicks as they recorded their 2006 album Taking the Long Way, fought back against the accusations lobbed against them, and struggled to hold on to their personal lives in the midst of intense media scrutiny. Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing (titled for a comment shouted at them by a fan) was the result; the film became the first documentary to enjoy its world premiere as a Gala Presentation at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
Cecilia Peck, Barbara Kopple
Producer(s):
Cecilia Peck, David Cassidy, Barbara Kopple
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity)
Categories:
Documentary
Shut Up & Sing Awards:
  • 2006 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Documentary
  • 2006 - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Documentary
  • 2006 - Women Film Critics Circle - Courage in Filmmaking
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Craig B.

    This film shows how americans jump on any band wagon they can. If u hate them so much don't watch their movie and don't bother writing a review. The fact is there true poets and i expect even better things from them in the future. If your an artist and not allowed to express an opinion on our culture than u totally missed the function of art. Also since the pres. lied about the the war which is shown in the film, the dixie chicks were much much before their time. Thank you dixie chicks and don't ever shut up

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    Giovanni N.

    It shows the profounding reactionary and anti-democractic elements within the American culture, even basic democratic rights like free speech from gifted artists such as the Dixie Chick are threatened with violence for their courage and wisdom to speak out the truth, and their point of view (which is not only a world-majority point of view but even an US majority view now). This documentary is important to keep our vigalance up against these fascistic fources that are the real anti-americans, along with Bush, et. al. They picked up a rock to drop it on their feet, as the DC are now even more politicized, and will continue to speak up even louder. Lets all support their rights and their political correctness! hehe

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    Chelsea P.

    it was interesting to see how quickly the american people can come together; because a fellow american said they are ashamed our president came from their state. i wish the american people would show this much unity and anger towards a REAL CAUSE , a worthy cause such as better benefits for our troops when they come home.

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