Amandla!
2002 · Movie · 103 min · ★ 6.5 · 81% critics
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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Details
- Original title
- Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-09-21
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (8 votes)
Themes
- south africa
- apartheid
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Documentary · 2002
- Sundance Freedom of Expression Award · 2002
Cast & crew
Walter Cronkite
as Self (voice)
F.W. de Klerk
as Self (archive footage)
Abdullah Ibrahim
as Self
Jesse Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
- DN
Duma Ka Ndlovu
as Self
- RK
Ronnie Kasrils
as Self
- SK
Sibongile Khumalo
as Self
- VM
Vusi Mahlasela
as Self
Miriam Makeba
as Self
Nelson Mandela
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by Lee Hirsch