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We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome

20067.21h 45m

Overview

A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

Directed by Niels Arden Oplev
Written by Niels Arden Oplev, Steen Bille
Produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen
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Top Cast

Janus Dissing Rathke

Janus Dissing Rathke

Frits Johansen

Sarah Juel Werner

Sarah Juel Werner

Iben

Bent Mejding

Bent Mejding

Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør

Anders W. Berthelsen

Anders W. Berthelsen

Freddie Svale

Jens Jørn Spottag

Jens Jørn Spottag

Peder, Frits' far

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Stine, Frits' mor

Gyrd Løfquist

Gyrd Løfquist

Frits' bedstefar

Elin Reimer

Elin Reimer

Frits' bedstemor

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Ibens Mutter

Steen Stig Lommer

Steen Stig Lommer

Lærer Olsen

Themes & Keywords

school frienddepressionrock 'n' rollright and justicemusic recorddenmarkbecoming an adultpenaltyparent child relationshipmusic teacherbraveryclassroomvillagecountry lifewar on freedompatriarchauthoritarian educationfustigationmartin luther kingfamily business teachers and studentskidsgay theme

About We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of school friend, depression, rock 'n' roll, right and justice, music record, denmark. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev, it stars Janus Dissing Rathke, Sarah Juel Werner, Bent Mejding. A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

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