CinemaOSMovie · 2002 · 1h 43m

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

65%(8)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byLee Hirsch

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
September 21, 2002
Revenue
$405,331
Studios
ATO PicturesKwela Productions Lts.

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Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (trailer), Red Bull Music Academy, Cape Town, 2003

Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (trailer), Red Bull Music Academy, Cape Town, 2003

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)

F.W. de Klerk

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

Ronnie Kasrils

Self

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Lee Hirsch
Lee Hirsch
Written by
Lee Hirsch
Lee Hirsch
Produced by
Temple Fennell
Desireé Markgraaff

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