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We Shall Overcome (2006)

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Niels Arden Oplev
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    Frits Johansen Janus Dissing Rathke
  • Profile picture of Sarah Juel Werner
    Iben Sarah Juel Werner
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    Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør Bent Mejding
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    Freddie Svale Anders W. Berthelsen
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    Peder, Frits' far Jens Jørn Spottag
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    Stine, Frits' mor Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis
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    Frits' bedstefar Gyrd Løfquist
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    Frits' bedstemor Elin Reimer

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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