Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation (2013)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $23,701 | Details |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $290,595 | |
| Total | $290,595 | |
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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 | $34,863 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 18th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| Video Release: | November 12th, 2013 by Kino Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Musicians, Political |
| Social setting: | Folk Music |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Solomon's Signature Productions |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 57 | $5,530 | 1 | $5,530 | $5,530 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 74 | $1,821 | -67% | 1 | $1,821 | $10,940 | 2 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 85 | $5,842 | 1 | $5,842 | $18,019 | 8 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 108 | $974 | 2 | $487 | $20,993 | 10 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 115 | $523 | -46% | 1 | $523 | $22,312 | 11 |
| May 10, 2013 | 110 | $85 | 1 | $85 | $22,560 | 17 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 80 | $477 | 2 | $239 | $23,126 | 20 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 59 | $9,119 | 1 | $9,119 | $9,119 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 78 | $3,058 | -66% | 1 | $3,058 | $12,177 | 2 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 83 | $7,624 | 1 | $7,624 | $20,046 | 8 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 106 | $1,741 | 2 | $871 | $21,787 | 10 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 117 | $688 | -60% | 1 | $688 | $22,475 | 11 |
| May 10, 2013 | 120 | $132 | 1 | $132 | $22,607 | 17 | |
| May 24, 2013 | 104 | $42 | 1 | $42 | $22,649 | 19 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 83 | $1,052 | +2,405% | 2 | $526 | $23,701 | 20 |
Interviewee
| Pete Seeger | Himself | |
| Lucy Simon | Herself | |
| Carly Simon | Herself | |
| Tom Chapin | Himself | |
| Michelle Phillips | Herself | |
| John Sebastian | Himself | |
| Don McLean | Himself | |
| Peter Yarrow | Himself | |
| Arlo Guthrie | Himself | |
| Kris Kristofferson | Himself | |
| Judy Collins | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Laura Archibald | Director | |
| Laura Archibald | Screenwriter | |
| Rob Lindsay | Screenwriter | |
| Kevin Wallis | Screenwriter | |
| Laura Archibald | Producer | |
| Joe Cecala | Executive Producer | |
| Nicolas Kleiman | Producer | |
| Rob Lindsay | Producer | |
| Kevin Wallis | Producer | |
| Pete Howell | Cinematographer | |
| Nicolas Kleiman | Senior Editor | |
| Rob Lindsay | Editor | |
| Kevin Wallis | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
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 | $34,863 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 18th, 2013 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| Video Release: | November 12th, 2013 by Kino Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Plot point: | Biography, Musicians, Political |
| Social setting: | Folk Music |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Solomon's Signature Productions |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 57 | $5,530 | 1 | $5,530 | $5,530 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 74 | $1,821 | -67% | 1 | $1,821 | $10,940 | 2 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 85 | $5,842 | 1 | $5,842 | $18,019 | 8 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 108 | $974 | 2 | $487 | $20,993 | 10 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 115 | $523 | -46% | 1 | $523 | $22,312 | 11 |
| May 10, 2013 | 110 | $85 | 1 | $85 | $22,560 | 17 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 80 | $477 | 2 | $239 | $23,126 | 20 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2013 | 59 | $9,119 | 1 | $9,119 | $9,119 | 1 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 78 | $3,058 | -66% | 1 | $3,058 | $12,177 | 2 |
| Mar 8, 2013 | 83 | $7,624 | 1 | $7,624 | $20,046 | 8 | |
| Mar 22, 2013 | 106 | $1,741 | 2 | $871 | $21,787 | 10 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 117 | $688 | -60% | 1 | $688 | $22,475 | 11 |
| May 10, 2013 | 120 | $132 | 1 | $132 | $22,607 | 17 | |
| May 24, 2013 | 104 | $42 | 1 | $42 | $22,649 | 19 | |
| May 31, 2013 | 83 | $1,052 | +2,405% | 2 | $526 | $23,701 | 20 |
Interviewee
| Pete Seeger | Himself | |
| Lucy Simon | Herself | |
| Carly Simon | Herself | |
| Tom Chapin | Himself | |
| Michelle Phillips | Herself | |
| John Sebastian | Himself | |
| Don McLean | Himself | |
| Peter Yarrow | Himself | |
| Arlo Guthrie | Himself | |
| Kris Kristofferson | Himself | |
| Judy Collins | Herself |
Production and Technical Credits
| Laura Archibald | Director | |
| Laura Archibald | Screenwriter | |
| Rob Lindsay | Screenwriter | |
| Kevin Wallis | Screenwriter | |
| Laura Archibald | Producer | |
| Joe Cecala | Executive Producer | |
| Nicolas Kleiman | Producer | |
| Rob Lindsay | Producer | |
| Kevin Wallis | Producer | |
| Pete Howell | Cinematographer | |
| Nicolas Kleiman | Senior Editor | |
| Rob Lindsay | Editor | |
| Kevin Wallis | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.