American Masters

Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Trailer

Preview: 03/01/2019 | 1m 49s  | Video has closed captioning.

An outspoken political activist and singer-songwriter, Holly Near’s music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice – from the lesbian and women’s movements to anti-war efforts and the fight to give South American women a voice.

Aired: 03/01/19

Rating: NR

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