Sorrows & Promises: Greenwich Village in the 1960s

Singer/songwriter Richard Barone’s “Sorrows & Promises: Greenwich Village in the 1960s” series at Jefferson Market Library continues with summer film selections in July and August, on the first Thursdays of each month. On Thursday, July 7, join us for a free screening of the documentary, GREENWICH VILLAGE: MUSIC THAT DEFINED A GENERATION. The director, Laura Archibald, will be here to discuss the film and Richard will be on hand to introduce the film and perform a song to open the evening.

GREENWICH VILLAGE: MUSIC THAT DEFINED A GENERATION is a feature-length documentary about the Greenwich Village music scene and how it sparked everlasting political, social and cultural changes. For the first time, the greatest singer-songwriters, authors and performers from Greenwich Village reflect on how they collectively became the voice of a generation. Through poignant interviews, rare archival footage and new live performances, GREENWICH VILLAGE: MUSIC THAT DEFINED A GENERATION tells a story about community, courage and most importantly – music.

Greenwich Village was the birthplace of the singer/songwriter and songs of love and relationships. Between 1961-1973, many musicians in The Village banded together to sing about the radical social upheaval of the time. As these new singers emerged, Greenwich blossomed as a place that promoted a better future. Their music challenged the status quo by singing about taboo subjects – fighting for civil liberties, protesting the Vietnam War, and holding governments accountable for their actions.

GREENWICH VILLAGE: MUSIC THAT DEFINED A GENERATION is the amazing untold story about the very people whose music helped change the world.

You can find out more about Richard Barone’s “Sorrows & Promises” album project, and pre-order a copy, at http://PledgeMusic.com/RichardBarone.