Anthem

As a music lover, this documentary hit home. While people have explained that while they did not explore every music genre they explored the genre's of the deep roots of America's music and it's music history. And music genre's that have been underrepresented in current popular music. And they did this holistically and genuinely. While the task seems impossible to create a new anthem that can represent this country today, I think this documentary takes a really deep look into the need for this change and recognizes the need to represent many cultures and traditions that have built this country musically. Incredible work really looking into the different prospectives of music from the cities chosen, and to bring the artists together to create lyrics was fascinating to watch as an artist. It makes me feel inspired to see their strong and wonderful attempt for change, and to do so for music is even more fulfilling. All while truly making you think about the importance of music and it's political, cultural, and spiritual impact on this country. Do yourself a favor and watch this, because the music history lesson you get alone is so worth the journey.

If this song is supposed to be an anthem they should included right leaning people. The movie clearly has a left leaning bias, and only interviews people who confirm said bias. They include one Native American tribe as if only one existed. They clearly picked it do to the Trail of Tears connection They never touch rock, metal, hip hop, rap, pop, or any other music in America. They never mention the nuance of genres of music as you travel the country. They chose 6 cities some of which were picked for their political narrative. They had a left wing activiat but chose not to have a right wing one. The documentary is lost to it's activism.