CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 0h 48m

Free to Be… You and Me

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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.

Directed byBill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 48m
Language
EN
Released
March 11, 1974
Studios
Fred Wolf Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas

Self - Host

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Baby Boy (voice)

Rita Coolidge

Rita Coolidge

Self

Billy De Wolfe

Billy De Wolfe

The Principal (voice)

Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack

Self / Young Girl

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Self

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Self / Young Boy

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Bill Davis
Len Steckler
Written by
Alan Uger
Carole Hart
Produced by
Carole Hart
Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas

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