Now Playing on ASG.Stream: The Singing Revolution

Possibly our most powerful documentary to date. The Singing Revolution is an inspiring account of one nation’s dramatic rebirth. It is the story of humankind’s irrepressible drive for freedom and self-determination.

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation.

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About The Film

The Singing Revolution shares how, between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands of Estonians gathered publicly to sing forbidden patriotic songs and share protest speeches, risking their lives to proclaim their desire for independence.

While violence and bloodshed was the unfortunate end result in other occupied nations of the USSR, the revolutionary songs of the Estonians anchored their struggle for freedom, which was ultimately accomplished without the loss of a single life.
 

Overcoming A Brutal Occupation Without Violence

First occupied by the Soviets in 1939, then by the Nazis, and then by the Soviets again, Estonia lived through decades of terror. By the end of World War II, more than one-quarter of the population had either been deported to Siberia, executed, or fled the country.

Music sustained the Estonian people during those years, helping to maintain the Estonian language and sense of culture. It was such a crucial part of their struggle for freedom that their successful bid to re-establish their independence is known as the Singing Revolution.

About The Filmmakers

James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty are the primary filmmakers of The Singing Revolution. They conceived the film, meticulously researched the subject matter, and worked collaboratively as Producers/Directors/Writers on the project.

They have shot films in over 40 countries around the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Since The Singing Revolution, they founded Sky Films Incorporated, a company dedicated to documentary films that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.

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