Singing for Justice – documentary film screening

Singing for Justice (2024) is a one-hour documentary about Faith Petric (1915-2013), the political radical, musical organizer, and charismatic performer who united folk music and progressive causes from the 1930s through the early 2000s. This film weaves Petric’s personal, musical, and political journeys into the history of social movements and song in modern America. Co-directors Estelle Freedman and Christie Herring will be present for discussion and a singalong. Free, open to the public, limited seating (registration at https://event.newschool.edu/singingforjusticefilmscreening)