A free film screening . . .

Our fourth Humph Hall film screening was the 2007 Jim Brown film which documents the life of one of the greatest American singer/songwriters of the last century. Pete Seeger was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs including 'Where have all the flowers gone?', 'Turn, Turn, Turn' and 'If I had a hammer'. Largely misunderstood and criticized for his strong beliefs, he was picketed, protested, blacklisted, and, in spite of his enormous popularity, banned from commercial television in the US for more than 17 years.

Musicians including Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines, and Peter, Paul & Mary appear in this intimate portrait and discuss Seeger's lasting influence on the fabric of American music. [Duration: 93m]

"Brown's documentary succeeds wildly not only as a thorough biographical account, but as a rousing testament to the power of music to communicate ideas and unite people around worthwhile causes."

People came with supper to share from 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start.

Following the film there was a sing-a-long session of songs written and/or sung by Pete Seeger.