Comments on: The Singing Revolution

By: samiam

samiam — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:33:29 +0000

I must agree with Annaka. It was an average movie with not much historical reference. Though James McNally may accuse me of also being a “neocon”, I like to think I’m just a fan of history–not affiliated with any political party. I agree, there were other forces weakening Gorbachev, but the US and Reagan was certainly a huge part of it. To deny this is simply being a revisionist, which liberals seem to be good at.

By: James McNally

James McNally — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:36:19 +0000

For that matter, no mention of the Soviet Union’s other internal problems, conflict within the party, the disastrous invasion of Afghanistan, etc. I don’t think any ONE thing caused the downfall of the Soviet Union, despite what Reagan and his neoconservative admirers think.

Thanks for your comments, Allan and Annaka!

By: annaka

annaka — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:59:02 +0000

This movie was okay but left out any reference to the US and the pressure Ronald Reagan put on the Soviet Union. It leaves you thinking Estonians clinging to their national anthem broke Gorbachev! This film is obviously not done by a historian. No mention of Reagan’s military build up, economic pressure and firm talks with Gorbachev to let democracy in.

By: Allan Pulker

Allan Pulker — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:50:56 +0000

What a wonderful story and testimonial to the power of ordinary people and the power of music. This sounds like a film with a very important message to Canadians, who feel so powerless in the face of the challenges of globalization and environmental degradation caused by forces much greater than any of us individually. Interestingly the majority of us also see music as an activity marginal to the demands of “real life.” Perhaps it’s time we begin to reassess the place of music in life and begin to look for ways to emulate the Estonian example.

I cannot think of a better way to begin than to go to “The Singing Revolution.” I’ll be there.