Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony
Seen it?2002 | 103 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone who likes learning something new. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
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. This documentary by Lee Hirsch recounts a fascinating and little-known part of South Africa's political history through archival footage, interviews and, of course, several mesmerizing musical performances.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$405K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Hirsch
- Walter CronkiteSelf (voice)
- F.W. de KlerkSelf (archive footage)
- Abdullah IbrahimSelf
- Jesse JacksonSelf (archive footage)
- Duma Ka NdlovuSelf
- Ronnie KasrilsSelf
- Sibongile KhumaloSelf
- Vusi MahlaselaSelf
- Miriam MakebaSelf
- Nelson MandelaSelf (archive footage)