We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome (2006)

24/03/2006
Drama
1h 45m

Overview

A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.

  • Niels Arden OplevDirector, Screenplay
  • Steen BilleScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Drømmen

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Danish

Keywords

  • school friend
  • depression
  • rock 'n' roll
  • right and justice
  • music record
  • denmark
  • becoming an adult
  • penalty
  • parent child relationship
  • music teacher
  • bravery
  • classroom
  • village
  • country life
  • war on freedom
  • patriarch
  • authoritarian education
  • fustigation
  • martin luther king
  • family business
  • teachers and students
  • kids
  • gay theme

Top Billed Cast

Janus Dissing Rathke

Janus Dissing Rathke

Frits Johansen

Sarah Juel Werner

Sarah Juel Werner

Iben

Bent Mejding

Bent Mejding

Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør

Anders W. Berthelsen

Anders W. Berthelsen

Freddie Svale

Jens Jørn Spottag

Jens Jørn Spottag

Peder, Frits' far

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis

Stine, Frits' mor

Gyrd Løfquist

Gyrd Løfquist

Frits' bedstefar

Elin Reimer

Elin Reimer

Frits' bedstemor

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Joy-Maria Frederiksen

Ibens Mutter

Steen Stig Lommer

Steen Stig Lommer

Lærer Olsen

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