Let Freedom Sing shares themes of struggle, love, and liberation like its counterparts: Alice, If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Photograph.

Sadie Shakar lives under the powerful leadership of her father Olum Shakar, a proud member of the Black Panther Party. Sadie follows her father's footsteps as he leads in protests and rallies across Salem, GA and surrounding cities. However, one day his journey comes to an end and a single fatal bullet leaves Sadie an orphan. 

Now, it is up to Sadie to avenge her father’s death and become the new leader of Salem, GA for future generations to come. Her first attempt is to arrange a protest for all community members to join in unity. With the collaboration of her love interest, Clive Jackson, they blend the power of speech and musicality to form a new social movement. However, their efforts soon become acknowledged by the corrupted influence of the law.

Officer Perkins evokes fear to Sadie, Clive, and to all who dare fight for the truth in their communities. The battle between the righteous and the scorn begin, with both sides using the strength of their ancestors to fight for justice once and for all.

Hi everyone! My name is Ebone’ Wallington-Gramblin, the Writer and Director of Let Freedom Sing. I wanted to create this film for two reasons: (1) to explore of the 70s’ and (2) to showcase how important the voices of new generations matter. Even though I wasn’t born in the 70s’, I grew up learning about its culture. The music, clothes, media, and prophetic voices of activists made the 70s’ the iconic decade it is known to be. What specifically drew me in was the impact music had from then to now. Artists like Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin, and others not only used their voices as an ode to music but also to invoke change in the nation. Black music was used as a universal language to unite, make aware, and comment on the tragedies America and overseas were experiencing. It continues to be a universal language in the 21st century, yet the interpretation has changed.

With the technology boom of the 21st century, media and music can be spread worldwide by just a share button. Younger generations like mine (i.e. Gen-Z, Gen Alpha) now have a broader platform to share all forms of expression. That expression isn’t just trendy TikTok dances and brain rot content. It is an expression of self-care/self-love, activism, peace, and intellect. What better way to advocate for those voices than embracing history and blending it with the nostalgic aura of the 70s? The common phrase of : “history repeats itself” isn’t just a saying anymore. It has become a reality. We need to become a unit and continue to use our voices to strive for real change and manifestation. Even though this film is a fictional glimpse, it can become a reality if we choose to accept the challenges ahead. 

Reference Stills from Alice ( 2022) + Judas & The Black Messiah ( 2021) + Queen & Slim ( 2019) , The Hate U Give ( 2018)

Help us raise $10,000 to complete production, finalize post, and support our dedicated cast and crew. Every dollar you donate is needed to make Let Freedom Sing a reality!

Our Budget Breakdown is as follows: $5,000 will go to supporting our cast and crew for all of their hard work, $1,500 will go to our extremely dedicated post production team. $2,000 will go to Pre-Pro, and the remaining amount will be spread among marketing and contingency! Thank you so much for supporting our campaign and remember,