We Shall Overcome
Seen it?2006 | 105 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Crystal Bear – Best Feature Film. Plus 15 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Niels Arden Oplev
- Janus Dissing RathkeFrits Johansen
- Sarah Juel WernerIben
- Bent MejdingLindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør
- Anders W. BerthelsenFreddie Svale
- Jens Jørn SpottagPeder, Frits' far
- Anne-Grethe Bjarup RiisStine, Frits' mor
- Gyrd LøfquistFrits' bedstefar
- Elin ReimerFrits' bedstemor
- Joy-Maria FrederiksenIbens Mutter
- Steen Stig LommerLærer Olsen