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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2002-09-21
⌚ Running Time: 103 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.4

Beloved Cast

Walter Cronkite original image
Self (voice)
Walter Cronkite
F.W. de Klerk original image
Self (archive footage)
F.W. de Klerk
Abdullah Ibrahim original image
Self
Abdullah Ibrahim
Jesse Jackson original image
Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
Duma Ka Ndlovu original image
Self
Duma Ka Ndlovu
Ronnie Kasrils original image
Self
Ronnie Kasrils
Sibongile Khumalo original image
Self
Sibongile Khumalo
Vusi Mahlasela original image
Self
Vusi Mahlasela
Miriam Makeba original image
Self
Miriam Makeba
Nelson Mandela original image
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Mandela
Winnie Mandela original image
Self (archive footage)
Winnie Mandela
Hugh Masekela original image
Self
Hugh Masekela
Sophie Mgcina original image
Self
Sophie Mgcina
Thandi Modise original image
Self
Thandi Modise
Sifiso Ntuli original image
Self
Sifiso Ntuli
Sibusiso Nxumalo original image
Self
Sibusiso Nxumalo
Dolly Rathebe original image
Self
Dolly Rathebe
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd original image
Self (archive footage)
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd
Lindiwe Zulu original image
Self
Lindiwe Zulu

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