Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

6.4(7 votes)
2002
1h 43m
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.

Production

ATO Pictures, Kwela Productions Lts.

Cast

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

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

Ronnie Kasrils

Ronnie Kasrils

Self

Sibongile Khumalo

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

Vusi Mahlasela

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

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