Synopsis
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.
Their views, which were controversial at the time, weren't always greeted with open arms. On Sunday
April 9, 1961, over 500 young musicians gathered in Greenwich Village's Washington Square to sing
folk songs to promote peace and harmony. This act of passive protest resulted in riot squads attacking
singers and civilians alike with billy clubs, leading to several arrests.
The incident became known around the world as the Washington Square Folk Riot and was cited as the
first 'freedom of speech' revolt. It also made Greenwich Village a beacon of hope for an entire generation. And this is just one of the important stories which make up the vibrant history of The Village music scene.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $5,530 (23.3% of total gross) |
Legs: | 4.06 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO |
$31,424 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) |
15,390 |
$23,701 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,501-30,600) |
30,504 |
$23,701 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) |
6,806 |
$23,701 |
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