Description (continued...) on the eve of the Iraqi conflict--that she was ashamed that President George W. Bush was from her home state of Texas. When a rabidly right-wing group picked up on it, the band found themselves in the center of controversy regarding the nature of patriotism, freedom of speech, feminism, and the split between pro- and anti-war Americans. Filmmaker Barbara Kopple brings us the fly-on-the-wall view of the next three years, capturing Haines and sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire in dressing rooms, on stage, and in recording studios, bonding with each other, their families, producer Rick Rubin, and their supportive manager, Simon Renshaw. Through the crises, they keep their sense of humor and sisterhood, not backing down from their liberal stance, and turning the backlash into a triumph. They also make some great music, and the film includes plenty of riveting, intense footage of the band in performance onstage and in the studio. Among the faces appearing in archival footage are President Bush, Bill Maher, and right-wing country star Toby Keith. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "The film's generous helpings of the Dixie Chicks' music culminate with thrilling performances of 'The Long Way Around' and 'Not Ready to Make Nice' from the recent album....The group has never sounded more vital and engaged." New York Times | 10/27/2006 | p.E8 "[A] lively, roving, surprisingly intimate backstage documentary..." -- Grade: B+ Entertainment Weekly | 11/03/2006 | p.53 "A smart, snappy documentary, SHUT UP AND SING reveals how the political consequences of Maines' remarks actually solidified the band....Kopple and Peck paint an intimate portrait of a group breaking free of being a brand." Box Office | 11/01/2006 | p.98-99 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[T]he camera focuses on the Chicks as wives, mothers, entertainers and political flash points. Their fight to stay uncompromised is inspiring." Rolling Stone | 11/20/2006 | p.136 Full Cast and Crew Director: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck Subject:  Dixie Chicks Featured: Natlie Maines, Emily Robison, Martie Maguire, Rick Rubin, George W. Bush, Adrian Pasdar Producer: David Cassidy, Claude Davies, Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck Director of Photography: Joan Churchill, Seth Gordon Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 93 min. Dubbed Language: French Original Language: English Subtitled Language: Spanish © Weinstein Company/Genius DVD Features DVD Features: Snap Case Full Frame Audio: (unspecified) - English, Dubbed - French - Optional, Subtitled - Spanish - Optional Production Notes Theatrical Release: October 27, 2006 (LIMITED)
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