The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane, English
Barbara Dane was a trailblazer who rubbed shoulders with Louis Armstrong, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, and many more famous artists, but until this film she was overlooked in music histories. This film tribute brings to our attention her artistry, her dedication to music, and her commitment to social justice. Barbara Dane, who died in 2024 at the age of 97, was an inspiring presence in the folk/blues/jazz music worlds in the US. Bonnie Raitt, one of her many admirers, said that she was “a role model and a hero of mine – musically and politically”. Bob Dylan wrote that “Barbara is someone who is willing to follow her conscience. She is, if the term must be used, a hero.”
The films will be screened at 4:00pm and 7:00pm, tickets can be purchased by contacting Sandra Burt by email at sburt@uwaterloo.ca. The price of a pass for the four films is $60. If you cannot attend all the films, you may send a substitute attendee.