Movie Description
Free to Be… You and Me
(1974)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Bill Davis,Len Steckler,Fred Wolf
- Producer : Carole Hart,Marlo Thomas
- Writer : Alan Uger,Carole Hart,Marlo Thomas,Bruce Hart,Norman Steinberg
- Editor : Craig McKay,Jim Hanley
- Cast : Marlo Thomas,Alan Alda,Harry Belafonte,Mel Brooks,Rita Coolidge,Billy De Wolfe,Roberta Flack,Rosey Grier,Michael Jackson,Kris Kristofferson,Bobby Morse,Tom Smothers,Cicely Tyson,Dionne Warwick,Peter DuPre,Stuart Pankin,Dustin Hoffman,June Angela,Carol Channing,Rafer Johnson,Ron Marshall,Diana Sands
Cast
Self - Host
Self
Self
Baby Boy (voice)
Self
The Principal (voice)
Self / Young Girl
Self
Self / Young Boy
Self
Dudley Pippin (voice)
Self
Self
Self
Self
Man in the Maternity Ward
Self (scenes deleted)
Self (uncredited)
Self (voice) (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
Voices (uncredited)
Self (uncredited)
Posters
Facts
Original TitleFree to Be… You and Me
Status Released
Release Information
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1974-03-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 48m
Production CompaniesFred Wolf Films
Genres
- Animation
- Family
- TV Movie
- Documentary
