This documentary by lee hirsch recounts a fascinating and littleknown part of south africas political history through archival footage, interviews and, of course, several mesmerizing musical performances. The history of the struggle against apartheid in south africa as told through the freedom songs that. Lee hirsch spent nine years putting together the ambitious documentary amandla. A revolution in fourpart harmony streaming justwatch. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Tubi offers all your favorite entertainment totally free online, and on more than 100 devices. Highlighting music in south africas fight against minority rule, amandla. Although the film does not seek to define apartheid and chronicle other. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest.
A revolution in four part harmony 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances. The power of song to communicate, motivate, console, unite and, ultimately, beget change. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony hammer museum. The film takes its name from the zulu and xhosa word amandla, which means power. 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. 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. 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. Jun 20, 2017 a revolution in four part harmony all hammer public programs are free and made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor. The soundtrack album features many performances from the film 29 tracks in all by performers both widely. A revolution in four part harmony jan2002 director. A revolution in four part harmony is a stirring tribute to the important role of black freedom music in the long and arduous struggle against apartheid in south africa.
A revolution in four part harmony 2002 starring miriam makeba and hugh masekela on dvd and bluray. The film was produced by sherry simpson dean, desiree markgraaff and lee hirsch. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony tells the story of four periods in the history of south africa, from 1948 until today. Songs united those who were being oppressed and gave those fighting a way to express their plight. 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. This movie is a documentary history of the mostly nonviolent south african revolution from the perspective of its music. A revolution in four part harmony movie movie insider. 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 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. The concept of a jubilant documentary about apartheid might seem counterintuitive, but lee hirschs remarkable musical amandla. 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. 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 and ends with nice bookend. A revolution in fourpart harmony movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The dazzlingly cinematic film records the role music played in the decadeslong struggle against apartheid. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing amandla. A revolution in four party harmony takes a chronological approach to addressing resistance against apartheid. A revolution in four part harmony good music, disorganized documentary by robert roten, film critic.
Music can be one of the most powerful forces in our lives and can help bring people together to create change. A revolution in four part harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, neverbeforeseen film footage to document the vital role that music played in. Lee hirsch chronicles the role of music as a means of protest against apartheid in south africa. The soundtrack album features many performances from the film 29 tracks in all by performers both widely known and more obscure, but the real point of the cd. 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. The movie moves steadily along and the music is beautiful. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony wikipedia. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. 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.
Aug 10, 2010 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. 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. 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. 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. With abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite. A revolution in fourpart harmony all hammer public programs are free and made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor.
Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses. 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. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. A revolution in fourpart harmony, 2002, directed by lee hirsch, with abdullah ibrahim, sibingile khumalo, vusi mahlasela, at turner classic movies. Directed by lee hirsch and starring abdullah ibrahim, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela and miriam makeba.
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