Free to Be… You and Me (1974)

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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.

Updated May 19 2020

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1974-03-11

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racism educational

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Runtime: 48 mins Rating: 6.3

Cast

Kris Kristofferson

Himself

Mel Brooks

Baby Boy (Voice)

Cicely Tyson

Herself

Alan Alda

Himself

Harry Belafonte

Himself

Michael Jackson

Himself/Young Boy

Rita Coolidge

Herself

Rosey Grier

Himself

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