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

6.5/10 103 min 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.

Cast

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela

Self

Dolly Rathebe

Self

Lindiwe Zulu

Self

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