Get Up, Stand Up
Remember to tune in to PBS tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 28) to watch the premiere of “Get Up, Stand Up: The Story of Pop and Protest,” a documentary about protest music hosted by Chuck D and featuring Bono. Check local listings for times.
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Too bad it’s on at the same time as Lost.
Too bad it’s on at the same time as Lost.
Tomorrow night is simply the premiere. You should be able to catch it another night. Check your local schedule for repeat times.
Tomorrow night is simply the premiere. You should be able to catch it another night. Check your local schedule for repeat times.
It looks very similar to the documentary Stand Up and Be Counted, which was shown on TLC back in 1999. There was little U2 content in it.
It looks very similar to the documentary Stand Up and Be Counted, which was shown on TLC back in 1999. There was little U2 content in it.
But there’s music content and hopefully U2 fans are interested in music, not just U2?
But there’s music content and hopefully U2 fans are interested in music, not just U2?
Of course. Stand Up and Be Counted was also very interesting. It talked about the Other Policemen’s Ball and Peter Gabriel’s Biko, amongst other things.
Of course. Stand Up and Be Counted was also very interesting. It talked about the Other Policemen’s Ball and Peter Gabriel’s Biko, amongst other things.
i only support things that bono morally supports. it has made it easier for me to sleep at night.
i only support things that bono morally supports. it has made it easier for me to sleep at night.