Film: Singing for Justice

Through Faith Petric's journey, Singing for Justice shows how committed networks of people sustain resistance to inequality and conformity in America - through speaking up and singing out.

Faith repeatedly found herself on the dramatic frontlines of history. A student peace activist in her twenties, she continued to protest war as a Raging Granny in her eighties. She aided migrant workers in California during the Great Depression, built Liberty Ships during World War II, faced Cold War-era FBI surveillance, and marched for racial justice in Selma, AL.

Told largely by Faith herself, the film draws upon a treasure trove of sources – her extensive life-long collection of photos and artifacts, performance and interview footage across the decades, and insights from historians, musical colleagues, and family members. Historical footage provides a foundational layer to the story, creating a seamless narrative in which Faith was not abstractly affected by world events but chose to actively engage with them. 

Singing for Justice explores the personal motivations and historical context behind Faith’s remarkable commitment to creativity and community. The film examines the legacy of her life for those seeking social justice today and empowers audiences of all ages to create music, build intergenerational communities, and engage civically, as Faith did.

Please join us for a rare screening about this local activist, followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers.

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