Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
75
Balasaur Score
Worth a look
2002 · Movie · 1h 43m
The read
A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, Metacritic 78/100. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic78/100
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Lee HirschDirector
- Lee HirschWriter
Cast
- Walter CronkiteSelf (voice)
- F.W. de KlerkSelf (archive footage)
- Abdullah IbrahimSelf
- Jesse JacksonSelf (archive footage)
- Duma Ka NdlovuSelf
- Ronnie KasrilsSelf
- Sibongile KhumaloSelf
- Vusi MahlaselaSelf
- Miriam MakebaSelf
- Nelson MandelaSelf (archive footage)
- Winnie MandelaSelf (archive footage)
- Hugh MasekelaSelf
Stills
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Themes
south africaapartheid