Duma ka ndlovu, vusi mahlasela, walter cronkite, f. The same goes for chronicling south africas policy of apartheid. Highlighting music in south africas fight against minority rule, amandla a revolution in four party. 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. 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. Heartland international film festival 2003 winner truly moving sound award. 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 tears.
A revolution in four part harmony won the sundance audience award and an emmy among other accolades when it was released. A r evolution in four part harmony on dvd october 21, 2003 starring miriam makeba, vusi mahlasela, hugh masekela, abdullah ibrahim. The dazzlingly cinematic film records the role music played in the decadeslong struggle against apartheid. Get the latest movie times, trailers and celebrity interviews. 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. A revolution in four part harmony the 2003 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it.
The power of song to communicate, motivate, console, unite and, ultimately, beget change. Today the film has extra poignancy after the passing of nelson mandela in december. A revolution in four part harmony dvd, 2003 at the best online prices at ebay. A re volution in four part harmony, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2003. 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. The sounds and rhythms that helped bring down apartheid, the new york times, 19 february 2003. The admiration for vusi and the respect for the film are shared by all at ato. A r evolution in four part harmony 2002 starring miriam makeba and hugh masekela on dvd and bluray. The film records the history of music being used as a form of social protest. 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.
Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony request pdf. 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. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Through a chronological history of the liberation struggle in south africa, the documentary cites examples of the way music was used in the. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the south african struggle against apartheid. The contrasts are all laid bare in this project, making it a worthwhile film to watch. 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. Suffice to say that most of the final cut is is mine so i feel. 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. Original soundtrack original soundtrack on allmusic 2003 the soundtrack to lee hirschs documentary is. Through a chronological history of the south african liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in. Elton mill valley film festival 2002 oct 05 1 page program note amandla.
During the 1970s, the apartheid government clamped such a tight lid on opposition that it seemed able to hold on forever. An excellent blend of archival footagemusic and interviews to impart a powerful message and involving film. Thankfully, in the nineyear process of creating the film amandla. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The sun on the white rocks and the quarry dust were bad for our eyes, however. A r evolution in four part harmony trailer on video detective. A revolution in four part harmony 2003 2 pages distributor materials. This documentary is a marvel, says matthews, an extraordinary achievement. 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. Sibongile kumalos song about the struggle near the end of the film will bring. 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. The concept of a jubilant documentary about apartheid might seem counterintuitive, but lee hirschs remarkable musical amandla. Amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony wikipedia. Director lee hirsch bully spent nearly a decade capturing the power of music in the antiapartheid struggle. 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.
Directed by lee hirsch and starring abdullah ibrahim, sibongile khumalo, vusi mahlasela and miriam makeba. A r evolution in four part harmony contributor names lee hirsch director created published usasouth africa. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Review of amandla a revolution in fourpart harmony film. Music can be one of the most powerful forces in our lives and can help bring people together to create change. Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. A revolution in four part harmony is a documentary that is riveting and educational, uplifting and heartbreaking. Amandla a revolution in four part harmony published february 19th, 2003 before viewing the film. Whether one is a fan of music, a documentary enthusiast, has an interest in the antiapartheid movement. What does this film tell you about how exile was experienced by specific individuals. A revolution in fourpart harmony is a soulstirring documentary.