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Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony

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.

Documentary
Abdullah Ibrahim
Self
Walter Cronkite
Self (voice)
Duma Ka Ndlovu
Self
Jesse Jackson
Self (archive footage)
F.W. de Klerk
Self (archive footage)