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Feature film — 2002

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

6.51h 43mDocumentary

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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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

ATO Pictures / Kwela Productions Lts.

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Director: Lee Hirsch

On screen

Cast & crew

Walter Cronkite as Self (voice)

Walter Cronkite

Self (voice)

F.W. de Klerk as Self (archive footage)

F.W. de Klerk

Self (archive footage)

Abdullah Ibrahim as Self

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Jesse Jackson as Self (archive footage)

Jesse Jackson

Self (archive footage)

D

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

R

Ronnie Kasrils

Self

S

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

V

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba as Self

Miriam Makeba

Self

Nelson Mandela as Self (archive footage)

Nelson Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela as Self (archive footage)

Winnie Mandela

Self (archive footage)

Hugh Masekela as Self

Hugh Masekela

Self

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