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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

2002

103 minutes

Documentary

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.

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Walter Cronkite headshot

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)

F.W. de Klerk headshot

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim headshot

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Jesse Jackson headshot

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Duma Ka Ndlovu headshot

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

Ronnie Kasrils headshot

Ronnie Kasrils

Self

Sibongile Khumalo headshot

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

Vusi Mahlasela headshot

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba headshot

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela headshot

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela headshot

Winnie Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela headshot

Hugh Masekela

Self

Sophie Mgcina headshot

Sophie Mgcina

Self

Thandi Modise headshot

Thandi Modise

Self

Sifiso Ntuli headshot

Sifiso Ntuli

Self

Sibusiso Nxumalo headshot

Sibusiso Nxumalo

Self

Dolly Rathebe headshot

Dolly Rathebe

Self

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd headshot

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd

Self (archive footage)

Lindiwe Zulu headshot

Lindiwe Zulu

Self