Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
2002•1h 43m•6.5•Released
Documentary
The struggle to eradicate apartheid in South Africa has been chronicled over time, but no one has addressed the vital role music plays in this challenge. This documentary by Lee Hirsch recounts a fascinating and little-known part of South Africa's political history through archival footage, interviews and, of course, several mesmerizing musical performances.
Director
Lee Hirsch
Writer
Lee Hirsch
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
ATO Pictures
Cast
Walter Cronkite
Self (voice)
F.W. de Klerk
Self (archive footage)
Abdullah Ibrahim
Self
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Duma Ka Ndlovu
Self
Ronnie Kasrils
Self
Sibongile Khumalo
Self
Vusi Mahlasela
Self
Miriam Makeba
Self
Nelson Mandela
Self (archive footage)
Winnie Mandela
Self (archive footage)
Hugh Masekela
Self
Sophie Mgcina
Self
Thandi Modise
Self
Sifiso Ntuli
Self
Production
Company
ATO Pictures
Company
Kwela Productions Lts.
Producer
Johnathan Dorfman
Producer
Temple Fennell
Producer
Desireé Markgraaff
Producer
Sherry Simpson
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