Through a chronological history of the liberation struggle in south africa, the documentary cites examples of the way music was used in the. Highlighting music in south africas fight against minority rule, amandla a revolution in four party harmony takes a chronological approach to addressing resistance against apartheid. Shown as part of the representations of south africa film series. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony won the satellite award for best documentary film. 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. Sibongile kumalos song about the struggle near the end of the film will bring tears. Duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite, f. A revolution in four part harmony film complet vf, amandla. A r evolution in fourpart harmony dvd, 2003 at the best online prices at ebay. Amandla is the xhosa word for power, and the film certainly lives up to its name.
As the south african pianist abdullah ibrahim remarks in amandla. This movie had the use of music against south africa under apartheid in the lead roles of the film. A revolution in four part harmony trailer, red bull. Interviews and archival footage help to tell the tales of figures like hugh masekela, miriam makeba.
The film takes its name from the zulu and xhosa word amandla, which means power. A revolution in fourpart harmony all hammer public programs are free and made possible by a major gift from an anonymous donor. A revolution in four part harmony 2003 2 pages distributor materials. Lee hirsch spent nine years putting together the ambitious documentary amandla. The film was produced by sherry simpson dean, desiree markgraaff and lee hirsch. Planet 2002, amateur radio today 2003, negroes with guns. With abdullah ibrahim, duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite. 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. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances. A revolution in four part harmony, hirsch, lee, 2002.
Rob williams and black power 2004, man on the moon. Directed by lee hirsch and starring abdullah ibrahim, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela and miriam makeba. A revolution in four part harmony will be released to theatres by artisan february 17, 2003, and will air on hbo in the spring. Releases such as cry freedom, the power of one, mandela. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest against apartheid in south africa. Suffice to say that most of the final cut is is mine so i feel confident in its inclusion here. A r evolution in four part harmony 2003 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. A revolution in four part harmony is one of the best documentaries that focus on the grass roots of the music that told everyone and educated them about apartheid. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. This documentary is a marvel, says matthews, an extraordinary achievement.
A r evolution in four part harmony 2002 starring miriam makeba and hugh masekela on dvd and bluray. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony tells the story of four periods in the history of south africa, from 1948 until today. From 1948 to the early 90s, black south africans struggled to live a decent life within their own country. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest. A r evolution in four part harmony is one of the best documentaries that focus on the grass roots of the music that told everyone and educated them about apartheid.
Some, like thandi modise and lindiwe zulu, were part of umkhonto. This 29track soundtrack for the sundancewinning documentary features a musical history of the movement, often highlighting powerful rallying cries of revolution. Film directors, therefore, have a great responsibility to their audiences in presenting these finished products for public consumption. A revolution in four part harmony film en streaming. Sibongile kumalos song about the struggle near the end of the film will bring. 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. Opening to amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony vhs. A revolution in four part harmony shape the ideas that many people have about the country. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony is a 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black south africans against the injustices of apartheid. Global audiences are most often exposed to south africa and its music through the medium of film. A revolution in four part harmony film complet, amandla. The dazzlingly cinematic film records the role music played in the decadeslong struggle against apartheid.
Son of africa, father of a nation, and now, amandla. A 100 year renaissance 1998, man on the moon with walter cronkite 2008, s. A revolution in four part harmony trailer, red bull music academy, cape town, 2003. Pagination d5d6 no of pages 1 subjects film subjects amandla. A revolution in four part harmony movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at.
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. This article was originally published in african arts, volume 36, issue 2, in 2003. Music can be one of the most powerful forces in our lives and can help bring people together to create change. 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. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. A revolution in four part harmony 2002 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After apartheid ended, mahlasela began recording and performing regularly, but it wasnt until the release of the 2003 documentary film amandla.
A revolution in four part harmony that a wider world audience was introduced to him. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. A revolution in four part harmony author jonathan curiel source san francisco chronicle. Elton mill valley film festival 2002 oct 05 1 page program note amandla. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony published february 19th. The epic journey of apollo 11 2014, the incredible turk 1958, americas choir. Original soundtrack original soundtrack on allmusic 2003 the soundtrack to lee hirschs documentary is.
A r evolution in four part harmony the 2003 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. A revolution in four part harmony 2003 december 4, 4. A r evolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, neverbeforeseen film footage to. A revolution in four part harmony gratuit, amandla. A revolution in four part harmony 2002, fail safe 2001, the dream is alive 1985, silicon valley. 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. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony published february 19th, 2003 before viewing the film. A r evolution in four part harmony contributor names lee hirsch director. Mandelas african national congress was nonviolent from its birth until the final years of apartheid, when after an internal struggle one branch began to commit acts of bombing and sabotage murder and torture had always. Simpson dean and hirsch also produced the films soundtrack of the same name. The admiration for vusi and the respect for the film are shared by all at ato. 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.
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