We Shall Overcome
2006 · Movie · 105 min · ★ 7.3
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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Details
- Years
- 2006
- Release date
- 2006-03-24
- Language
- Danish
- Runtime
- 105 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (43 votes)
Themes
- school friend
- depression
- rock 'n' roll
- right and justice
- music record
- denmark
- becoming an adult
- penalty
- parent child relationship
- music teacher
- bravery
- classroom
- +11 more
Awards & recognition
- CICFF Children's Jury Award — Best Live-Action Feature Film · 2006
Cast & crew
Janus Dissing Rathke
as Frits Johansen
Sarah Juel Werner
as Iben
Bent Mejding
as Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
Anders W. Berthelsen
as Freddie Svale
Jens Jørn Spottag
as Peder, Frits' far
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
as Stine, Frits' mor
Gyrd Løfquist
as Frits' bedstefar
Elin Reimer
as Frits' bedstemor
Joy-Maria Frederiksen
as Ibens Mutter
Steen Stig Lommer
as Lærer Olsen
Directed by Niels Arden Oplev