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Free to Be… You and Me
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Free to Be… You and Me

1974-03-11 · 48 min · ★ 6.8

Animation · Family · TV Movie · Documentary

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.

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Directors
Bill Davis, Len Steckler, Fred Wolf
Production companies
Fred Wolf Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marlo ThomasMarlo ThomasSelf - Host
Alan AldaAlan AldaSelf
Harry BelafonteHarry BelafonteSelf
Mel BrooksMel BrooksBaby Boy (voice)
Rita CoolidgeRita CoolidgeSelf
Billy De WolfeBilly De WolfeThe Principal (voice)
Roberta FlackRoberta FlackSelf / Young Girl
Rosey GrierRosey GrierSelf
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonSelf / Young Boy
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonSelf
Bobby MorseDudley Pippin (voice)
Tom SmothersTom SmothersSelf
Cicely TysonCicely TysonSelf
Dionne WarwickDionne WarwickSelf
Peter DuPreSelf
Stuart PankinStuart PankinMan in the Maternity Ward
Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanSelf (scenes deleted)
June AngelaSelf (uncredited)
Carol ChanningCarol ChanningSelf (voice) (uncredited)
Rafer JohnsonRafer JohnsonSelf (uncredited)

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