Movie

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

“We felt that if we sang loud enough and strong enough and hopefully enough, somehow it would make a difference.”

★ 7.8(5)19821h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Jim Brown
Release date: 1982-03-07
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

About The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time is a 1982 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Jim Brown, starring Ronnie Gilbert, Arlo Guthrie and Lee Hays. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carnegie Hall.

Cast

Ronnie Gilbert

Self

Arlo Guthrie

Self

Lee Hays

Self

Fred Hellerman

Self

Pete Seeger

Self

Don McLean

Self

Harold Leventhal

Self (Weavers manager)

Holly Near

Self

Harry Reasoner

Self

Studs Terkel

Self

Mary Travers

Self

Themes & keywords

folk musicblacklist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time in Canada?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time on Netflix?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time stars Ronnie Gilbert, Arlo Guthrie, Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman and Pete Seeger.

When did The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time come out?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time is a 1982 movie directed by Jim Brown.

What genre is The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time?+

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time was directed by Jim Brown.