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

  • NR
  • 09/21/2002 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 43m

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.

Lee Hirsch

Director, Writer

Cast

Walter Cronkite's headshot

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)
F.W. de Klerk's headshot

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)
Abdullah Ibrahim's headshot

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self
Jesse Jackson's headshot

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)
Duma Ka Ndlovu's headshot

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self
Ronnie Kasrils's headshot

Ronnie Kasrils

Self
Sibongile Khumalo's headshot

Sibongile Khumalo

Self
Vusi Mahlasela's headshot

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

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