Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

Synopsis

Lee Hirsch’s film AMANDIA! took nine years to make and tells the story of black South African freedom music, revealing the central role it played in the long battle against apartheid and how song was used as an efective underground form of communication. The film combines original footage, performances by celebrated South African musicians and non-professionals, archival footage and re-enactments to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit throughout the long struggle for freedom in South Africa. The film also features interviews with a range of individuals who share their experiences of struggle and song.

Language

English

Country

South Africa

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2004

Notes

The audio track is available separately on CD

Subjects

Music; Politics & government

Keywords

apartheid; songs; South Africa; communication

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£24.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

182 minutes

Year

2004

Distributor

Name

Metrodome Distribution

Notes

Specialist distributor of quality, independent films, both theatrically and subsequently on DVD. DVD releases include new films, classic cinema, documentaries, animation, stage adaptations, television programming and historical drama. NB. Metrodome Distribution went into administration in 2016

 

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