Documentary · South Africa · 2002 · 1h 43m

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony poster
Director
Lee Hirsch
Cast
Walter Cronkite as Self (voice) F.W. de Klerk as Self (archive footage) Abdullah Ibrahim as Self Jesse Jackson as Self (archive footage) Duma Ka Ndlovu as Self Ronnie Kasrils as Self
Crew
Brand Jordaan — Director of Photography Ivan Leathers — Director of Photography Clive Sacke — Director of Photography Johanna Demetrakas — Editor James Renfroe — Editor Lee Hirsch — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
south africaapartheid
Key Collaborators
Lee Hirsch Director Brand Jordaan Director of Photography Ivan Leathers Director of Photography Clive Sacke Director of Photography Johanna Demetrakas Editor James Renfroe Editor Lee Hirsch Writer Sherry Simpson Producer Johnathan Dorfman Producer Temple Fennell Producer Desireé Markgraaff Producer Lee Hirsch Producer
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