# Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006)

> A candid music documentary follows the Dixie Chicks through political backlash, media hostility, and a defiant renewal of their artistic voice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1491

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck
- Cast: Natalie Maines, Emily Erwin, Martie Maguire, George W. Bush, Rick Rubin, Simon Renshaw
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0811136/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: defiant, intimate, witty, political documentary night, music film marathon

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of music, politics, and the fight for freedom of expression.

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