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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

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Documentary

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$405331

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

21 September 2002

Country

South Africa

Cast

Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)

F.W. de Klerk

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

Ronnie Kasrils

Ronnie Kasrils

Self

Sibongile Khumalo

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

Vusi Mahlasela

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela

Winnie Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela

Hugh Masekela

Self

Sophie Mgcina

Sophie Mgcina

Self

Thandi Modise

Thandi Modise

Self

Sifiso Ntuli

Sifiso Ntuli

Self

Sibusiso Nxumalo

Sibusiso Nxumalo

Self

Dolly Rathebe

Dolly Rathebe

Self

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd

Self (archive footage)

Lindiwe Zulu

Lindiwe Zulu

Self

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