A revolution in fourpart harmony is a stirring tribute to the important role of black freedom music in the long and arduous struggle against apartheid in south africa. This is a no holds barred film on what it took the people of south africa to be free of apartheid. Through a chronological history of the south african liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in the fight for freedom. December 24, 2002 amandla is a celebration of the music which helped to liberate the black population of south africa from the oppression of apartheid, the governments policy of strict racial segregation the movie begins. From the beginning of legalized apartheid, through the oppression of the sixties, to the uprising of the late seveties and mandelas release in. Directed by lee hirsch and starring abdullah ibrahim, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela and miriam makeba. A r evolution in fourpart harmony stars abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48. Winner of the audience award and the freedom of expression award at the 2002 sundance film festival, director lee hirschs inspiring documentary covers 50 years of south african. A r evolution in fourpart harmony while most of the enlightened world shared in black south africas joy in 1994 when newly elected president nelson mandela danced onstage with.
The powerful singing in amandla makes for an uplifting, compelling. A revolution in fourpart harmony synopsis lee hirsch chronicles the role of music as a means of protest against apartheid in south africa. A revolution in four part harmony online watch online anytime. A revolution in song filmmakers passion for south african. Although the film is 108 minutes long, it can be paired down to a 4550 minute. Directed by lee hirsch, the film features a cast that includes hugh masekela, abdullah ibrahim, miriam makeba and vusi mahlasela. A revolution in fourpart harmony 2003stream and watch online. Nine years in the making, this documentary showcases the songs that south african protesters chanted during the decadeslong antiapartheid movement, creating a new musical art form that few people thought to. A revolution in fourpart harmony streaming justwatch. Songs united those who were being oppressed and gave those fighting a way to express their plight. Tubi offers all your favorite entertainment totally free online, and on more than 100 devices. A revolution in fourpart harmony comes to dvd from artisan. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in. The dazzlingly cinematic film records the role music played in the decadeslong struggle against apartheid.
Mama africa powerful biopic about the life and music of miriam makeba. A revolution in four part harmony library of congress. Through a chronological history of the liberation struggle in south africa, the documentary cites examples of the way music was used in the. A revolution in fourpart harmony while most of the enlightened world shared in black south africas joy in 1994 when newly elected president nelson mandela danced onstage with the. A r evolution in four part harmony is available to watch free on vudu free and stream, download, buy on demand at amazon, vudu, itunes online. A revolution in four part harmony poster 1 goldposter. Winner of the audience award and the freedom of expression award at the 2002 sundance film festival, director lee hirschs inspiring documentary covers 50 years of. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses. A r evolution in fourpart harmony, 2002, directed by lee hirsch, with abdullah ibrahim, sibingile khumalo, vusi mahlasela, at turner classic movies. Rent sibongile khumalo movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray.
Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony hammer museum. A r evolution in fourpart harmony stars abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela the pg movie has a. A revolution in fourpart harmony stars abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48. From the beginning of legalized apartheid, through the oppression of the sixties, to the uprising of the late seveties and mandelas release in the early 90s. A revolution in four part harmony on dvd october 21, 2003 starring miriam makeba, vusi mahlasela, hugh masekela, abdullah ibrahim. A member of the anc, was an important composer and activist against apartheid.
The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Through a chronological history of the south african liberation strugglethis documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in the fight for free. The film takes its name from the zulu and xhosa word amandla, which means power. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest against apartheid in south africa. Today, while there are still problems, blacks and whites live together in a free south africa. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony is a 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black south africans against the injustices of apartheid through the use of music. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony tells the story of four periods in the history of south africa, from 1948 until today. The movie moves steadily along and the music is beautiful.
Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony wikipedia. African yearbook of rhetoric 4, 1, 20, online, afr. Nine years in the making, this documentary showcases the songs that south african protesters chanted during the decadeslong antiapartheid movement, creating a new. In zulu and xhosa, two of the 11 current official south african languages, amandla translates to power. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black south africans against the injustices of apartheid through the use of music. A revolution in fourpart harmony, an incredibly moving. This cd is a soundtrack from the documentary amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. It combines archival footage, news footage, reports from political exiles like masekela and his former wife miriam makeba, visits with famous local singers, an appearance by archbishop desmond tutu and a lot of music. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
A revolution in four part harmony good music, disorganized documentary by robert roten, film critic. Rent sibongile khumalo movies and tv shows on dvd and blu. With abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite. This cd is a soundtrack from the documentary amandla. Winner of the audience award and freedom of expression award at the 2002 sundance film festival, amandla. Lee hirsch spent nine years putting together the ambitious documentary amandla. A revolution in four part harmony interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. Ten years in development, this fascinating and compelling documentary tells the story of south africas apartheid regime from the perspective of the musicians who composed, played. A r evolution in fourpart harmony movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The film was released some time in 2002 and depicts the struggles of black south africans against the injustices of apartheid through the use of music.
A revolution in fourpart harmony all hammer public programs are free and made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor. Jan 06, 2015 this movie is a documentary history of the mostly nonviolent south african revolution from the perspective of its music. The thing that saved us was music, says one of the many activists interviewed in director lee hirshs amandla. The film takes its name from the zulu and xhosa word amandla, which means power the film was produced by sherry simpson dean, desiree markgraaff and lee hirsch. Interviews and archival footage help to tell the tales of figures like hugh masekela, miriam makeba, abdullah ibrahim, and vuyisile mini. Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. A revolution in four part harmony movie movie insider. The word was used by the anc to rally its supporters against apartheid. Generous support is also provided by susan bay nimoy and leonard nimoy, good works foundation and laura donnelley, an anonymous donor, the samuel goldwyn foundation, and all hammer members. The film takes its name from the zulu and xhosa word amandla. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest. Nov 06, 2003 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for amandla. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, neverbeforeseen film footage to document the vital role that music played in.
Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. A r evolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, neverbeforeseen film footage to document the vital role that music played in. He was among the first executed by the national party. Through a chronological history of the liberation struggle in south africa, the documentary cites. Original soundtrack original soundtrack on allmusic 2003 the soundtrack to lee hirschs documentary is.