The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane Film, with Live Music by Crys Matthews

The WOMEN'S REBEL VOICES FILM & MUSIC TOUR PRESENTS: The DC premiere of the award-winning film, followed by live music with Crys Matthews

Protesta Productions presents a WOMEN’S REBEL VOICES FILM + MUSIC EVENT, featuring the award-winning documentary THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE, with live filmmaker Q&A, and a special musical performance by the inimitable Crys Matthews.

Get tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-9-lives-of-barbara-dane-film-crys-matthews-music-live-tickets-2003435520573 

2pm Reception with the filmmakers 

3pm Film Screening, followed by Q&A

5pm Live music by Crys Matthews

Who is Barbara Dane? Louis Armstrong discovered her, Pete Seeger mentored her, Bob Dylan called her a hero, and Bonnie Raitt was inspired by her. She launched the career of the Chambers Brothers, jammed with Muddy Waters and Memphis Slim, shaped Jane Fonda's politics, and became the first American performer to break the embargo with Cuba – so why isn't she a household name?

She chose conscience over fame, transforming setbacks into opportunities and blazing her own path through her art. With singular confidence, Dane emanated the people-powered connectivity of folk, the defiance of blues, and the elemental cool of jazz – using music as a force for change and earning a four-inch FBI file along the way. If you have not yet heard of her, you will want to know why.