Free to Be… You and Me

A cheerful, song-filled variety special that feels like a warm, encouraging hug for kids and grown-ups alike.

Directed by

Bill Davis, Fred Wolf

Genres

Animation, Family, Tv movie

Starring

Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, uplifting, light and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, gender, freedom, friendship

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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