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. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony request pdf. A revolution in four part harmony is a documentary that is riveting and educational, uplifting and heartbreaking. A revolution in four part harmony won the sundance audience award and an emmy among other accolades when it was released. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Today the film has extra poignancy after the passing of nelson mandela in december. Lee hirsch spent nine years putting together the ambitious documentary amandla. Thankfully, in the nineyear process of creating the film amandla. The power of song to communicate, motivate, console, unite and, ultimately, beget change. A r evolution in four part harmony trailer on video detective. Request pdf on jul 1, 2003, ian barnard and others published amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Suffice to say that most of the final cut is is mine so i feel. A r evolution in four part harmony on dvd october 21, 2003 starring miriam makeba, vusi mahlasela, hugh masekela, abdullah ibrahim. A re volution in four part harmony, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2003.
A revolution in four part harmony 2003 2 pages distributor materials. Elton mill valley film festival 2002 oct 05 1 page program note amandla. The concept of a jubilant documentary about apartheid might seem counterintuitive, but lee hirschs remarkable musical amandla. Heartland international film festival 2003 winner truly moving sound award. A revolution in four part harmony, about how music has been used as a tool for social change, has been told many times in many films. The same goes for chronicling south africas policy of apartheid. An excellent blend of archival footagemusic and interviews to impart a powerful message and involving film. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite, f. Review of amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony film.
Through a chronological history of the south african liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in the fight. Sibongile kumalos song about the struggle near the end of the film will bring. A r evolution in four part harmony 2002 starring miriam makeba and hugh masekela on dvd and bluray. A revolution in four part harmony the 2003 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Download or stream from your apple tv, roku, smart tv, computer or portable device. I was one of many editors on this job, but being the second to last editor to work on it before its final version doesnt mean much. A revolution in four part harmony which includes many songs that were banned by the apartheid governmentthe director and producer were able to compile hundreds of hours of songs that they subsequently donated to the south african national archives to preserve this part of. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony tells the story of four periods in the history of south africa, from 1948 until today.
Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. 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. Sibongile kumalos song about the struggle near the end of the film will bring tears. The contrasts are all laid bare in this project, making it a worthwhile film to watch. A r evolution in four part harmony contributor names lee hirsch director created published usasouth africa.
Highlighting music in south africas fight against minority rule, amandla a revolution in four party. From 1948 to the early 90s, black south africans struggled to live a decent life within their own country. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in. During the 1970s, the apartheid government clamped such a tight lid on opposition that it seemed able to hold on forever. 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. Through a chronological history of the south african liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A revolution in four part harmony will be released to theatres by artisan february 17, 2003, and will air on hbo in the spring. The sounds and rhythms that helped bring down apartheid, the new york times, 19 february 2003. Through a chronological history of the liberation struggle in south africa, the documentary cites examples of the way music was used in the. 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. The sun on the white rocks and the quarry dust were bad for our eyes, however. 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. Music can be one of the most powerful forces in our lives and can help bring people together to create change.
The admiration for vusi and the respect for the film are shared by all at ato. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony published february 19th, 2003 before viewing the film. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest. Directed by lee hirsch and starring abdullah ibrahim, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela and miriam makeba. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. This documentary is a marvel, says matthews, an extraordinary achievement. A revolution in four part harmony dvd, 2003 at the best online prices at ebay. Original soundtrack original soundtrack on allmusic 2003 the soundtrack to lee hirschs documentary is. 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. Whether one is a fan of music, a documentary enthusiast, has an interest in the antiapartheid movement. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony wikipedia.
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