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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002)

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002)

Documentary
Release Date: 2002, September 21
Directors: Lee Hirsch
Countries: United States of America, South Africa
Production: ATO Pictures, Kwela Productions Lts.
Cast: Nelson Mandela, Walter Cronkite, Jesse Jackson, Winnie Mandela, Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd, Ronnie Kasrils, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Vusi Mahlasela, F.W. de Klerk, Duma Ka Ndlovu, Sibongile Khumalo

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

south africa apartheid