8:00 pm (104 min)
Filmmaker: Maureen Gosling
The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane illuminates the extraordinary story of a trailblazer and an unsung hero of American roots music: folk, blues and jazz singer, social justice activist, feminist, record producer, and general troublemaker.
In the late 1950s, Barbara was a rising star, performing and recording with many jazz and blues greats such as Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. In the 1960s, she used her music to promote social justice, civil rights, and peace. She shared stages with Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Phil Ochs and was called a ‘hero’ by Bob Dylan.
Dane’s innate honesty and indignation at injustice put her at odds with opportunities throughout her life while adding pages to her thick FBI file. In 2016, to celebrate her 90th year, Dane recorded a new CD and hit the road over the next two years, performing major concerts in six cities including Havana, Cuba.
Best Feature Documentary Audience Choice Award at the15th Annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival