Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

103 mins | Documentary | Sept. 21, 2002

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.

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

103 mins | Documentary | Sept. 21, 2002

Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
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.
IMDb rating 7.4
Producers ATO Pictures, Kwela Productions Lts.
Original title Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Directors Lee Hirsch
Writers Lee Hirsch

Cast

Walter Cronkite

as Himself (voice)

F.W. de Klerk

as Himself (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim

as Himself

Jesse Jackson

as Himself (archive footage)

Duma Ka Ndlovu

as Himself

Ronnie Kasrils

as Himself

Sibongile Khumalo

as Herself

Vusi Mahlasela

as Himself

Miriam Makeba

as Herself

Nelson Mandela

as Himself (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela

as Herself (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela

as Himself

Sophie Mgcina

as Herself

Thandi Modise

as Herself

Sifiso Ntuli

as Himself

Sibusiso Nxumalo

as Himself

Dolly Rathebe

as Herself

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd

as Himself (archive footage)

Lindiwe Zulu

as Herself