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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Play trailer Poster for Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony PG-13,  2003,  1h 48m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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83% Tomatometer 64 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
"Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony" is a soul-stirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, never-before-seen film footage to document the vital role that music played in the nearly half-century struggle against apartheid in South Africa. This inspirational documentary, which took nine years to make, is a testimony to the power of song and its ability to fuel the struggle for freedom.
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

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Critics Consensus

The powerful singing in Amandla makes for an uplifting, compelling documentary.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 30, 2018
Some of it-by musicians, scholars, dissidents, former guerrillas, retired riot cops-is fascinating, some vainglorious. Go to Full Review
Neil Norman London Evening Standard Jan 15, 2018
Filmed performances, archive footage, and some evocative reminiscences from legendary singers and actors such as Miriam Makeba, Vusi Mahlasela and Sibongile Khumalo bring the period back to life. Go to Full Review
Adam Nayman eye WEEKLY Mar 25, 2003
3.5/5
This is powerful stuff, presented unblinkingly and yet with rousing ardour. Go to Full Review
Katie Liggera Cultured Vultures Jan 31, 2022
9/10
A film about power in its myriad forms, Amandla presents an unerring look at courage, love, and brotherhood amidst inconceivable tragedy. Go to Full Review
Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
3/5
Ryan Cracknell Movie Views Jul 26, 2005
2/5
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Hagrid L Nov 10, 2018 Moving and informative documentary on the role music played in the struggle against apartheid.
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Lee Hirsch

Director

Abdullah Ibrahim

Self

Duma Ka Ndlovu

Self

Sibongile Khumalo

Self

Vusi Mahlasela

Self

Miriam Makeba

Self

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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

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Synopsis "Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony" is a soul-stirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, never-before-seen film footage to document the vital role that music played in the nearly half-century struggle against apartheid in South Africa. This inspirational documentary, which took nine years to make, is a testimony to the power of song and its ability to fuel the struggle for freedom.
Director
Lee Hirsch
Producer
Lee Hirsch, Sherry Simpson
Screenwriter
Lee Hirsch
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
ATO Pictures, Kwela Productions Lts.
Rating
PG-13 (Momentary Language|Some Images of Violence)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 14, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$399.0K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
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