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Poster for Free to Be… You and Me

Free to Be… You and Me (1974)

★ 6.9/10 48 min Animation, Family, TV Movie, Documentary United States English
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Description

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.

Top Cast

Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas Self - Host
Alan Alda
Alan Alda Self
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte Self
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks Baby Boy (voice)
Rita Coolidge
Rita Coolidge Self
Billy De Wolfe
Billy De Wolfe The Principal (voice)
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack Self / Young Girl
Rosey Grier
Rosey Grier Self

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