Free to Be… You and Me (1974)
Starring Mel Brooks, Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda
Directed by Fred Wolf,Len Steckler,Bill Davis
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as 'Marlo Thomas and Friends') such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
Runtime: 48 min.
Rating: 6.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Animation,Family
Keywords: racism,educational
Cast
Baby Boy (Voice)
Herself
Himself
Himself
The Principal
Himself
Herself/Young Girl
Himself/Young Boy
Himself
Dudley Pippin (voice)
Himself
Herself
Herself