Free to Be… You and Me (1974)
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
Genre: Animation, Family, TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: March 11, 1974
Cast
- Marlo Thomas - Self - Host
- Alan Alda - Self
- Harry Belafonte - Self
- Mel Brooks - Baby Boy (voice)
- Rita Coolidge - Self
- Billy De Wolfe - The Principal (voice)
- Roberta Flack - Self / Young Girl
- Rosey Grier - Self
- Michael Jackson - Self / Young Boy
- Kris Kristofferson - Self
Screenplay
- Lucille Clifton (Story)
- Herb Gardner (Story)
- Dan Greenburg (Story)
- Carl Reiner (Story)
- Betty Miles (Story)
Editing: Jim Hanley, Craig McKay
Production: Fred Wolf Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
racism, educational
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free to Be… You and Me about?
- Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
- Who directed Free to Be… You and Me?
- Free to Be… You and Me was directed by Bill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf.
- Who stars in Free to Be… You and Me?
- Free to Be… You and Me stars Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte, Mel Brooks, Rita Coolidge, Billy De Wolfe.
- How long is Free to Be… You and Me?
- Free to Be… You and Me has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Free to Be… You and Me?
- Free to Be… You and Me is a Animation, Family, TV Movie, Documentary film.
- Where was Free to Be… You and Me produced?
- Free to Be… You and Me was produced in United States of America.