We Shall Overcome
2006 · 105 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama
A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Directed by Niels Arden Oplev · Written by Niels Arden Oplev
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Janus Dissing Rathke Frits Johansen -
Sarah Juel Werner Iben -
Bent Mejding Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør -
Anders W. Berthelsen Freddie Svale -
Jens Jørn Spottag Peder, Frits' far -
Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis Stine, Frits' mor -
Gyrd Løfquist Frits' bedstefar -
Elin Reimer Frits' bedstemor -
Joy-Maria Frederiksen Ibens Mutter -
Steen Stig Lommer Lærer Olsen -
Kurt Ravn Læge -
Peter Hesse Overgaard Erling
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