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Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (2002) -- Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid.
Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (2002) -- Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid.
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Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (2002) -- Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid.

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   350 votes
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Director:
Lee Hirsch
Writer:
Lee Hirsch (writer)
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Release Date:
6 marraskuu 2003 (Australia) more
Plot:
Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
11 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
Great music, great story of justice more (10 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

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

Also Known As:
Amandla! (Australia)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some images of violence, and for momentary language.
Runtime:
108 min
Country:
South Africa | USA
Language:
English | Zulu
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Australia:PG | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13
Filming Locations:
South Africa
Company:
ATO Pictures more

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Great music, great story of justice, 14 tammikuu 2005
8/10
Author: icelandreliant from USA

The remaining problems of AIDS and poverty in South Africa often overshadow the miracle that happened in the 1990's. This documentary shows you a different side of the story. Musicians of all kinds are shown, with interesting interviews and performances that are moving. I appreciated the way the filmmakers show a considerable amount of music but mix it in with personal narratives. It is fascinating to look at a time period that seems completely past but was so recent that all the involved parties are still alive. Even apartheid era police are interviewed. The musicians also range from charming older women speaking of decades ago to very popular musicians known worldwide. The film does seem to be a bit disorganized at times but it never loses your interest. Other movies about apartheid include Cry Freedom and Cry, the Beloved Country. For DMB fans, there is an interview of Dave Matthews on the DVD as he helped finance this movie.

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