Shut Up & Sing
Directors: Barbara Kopple & Cecilia Peck. Documentary record of the political and cultural fallout after the Dixie Chicks' lead singer criticized President George W. Bush during a concert appearance, and a chronicle of the group's collective and artistic renewal in the aftermath. Featuring interviews with the Dixie Chicks (Natalie Maines, Kelly Robison, and Martie Maguire), Simon Renshaw, Rick Rubin, Dan Wilson, and Chad Smith.

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Awards:
Boston Society of Film Critics: Best Documentary Feature
Chicago Film Festival: Special Jury Prize (DocuFest)

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