| Edition |
Widescreen version |
| Descript |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guide |
| Note |
Originally released as a television motion picture in 2002 |
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Special features: Dave Matthews interview ; Q&A with director, producer and Vusi Mahlasela ; Vusi at Joe's Pub ; Amandla! production notes ; Sing-along ; Commentary with director and producer ; 45 minutes deleted scenes / musical performances ; Trailer gallery |
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Cinematographers, Clive Sacke, Ivan Leathers, Brand Jordaan ; editor, Johanna Demetrakas |
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Vusi Mahlasela, Jeremy Cronin, Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba, Sophie Mgcina, Dolly Rathebe, Sifiso Ntuli, Abdullah Ibrahim, Duma Ka Ndlovu |
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Tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. Specifically considers the music that sustained and galvanized blacks for more than 40 years. Focuses on the struggle's spiritural dimension named for the Xhosa word for "power". An uplifting story of human courage, resolve and triumph |
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MPAA rating: PG-13; for some images of violence, and for momentary language |
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DVD, Region 1 encoding, Dolby digital, digitally mastered |
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Closed-captioned |
| Subject |
Apartheid -- South Africa
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Music -- Social aspects -- South Africa
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Human rights workers -- South Africa
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| Alt Author |
Markgraaff, Desireé
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Hirsch, Lee
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Dean, Sherry Simpson
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Mahlasela, Vusi
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Cronin, Jeremy
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Masekela, Hugh, 1939-
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Makeba, Miriam
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Mgcina, Sophie
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Rathebe, Dolly
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Ntuli, Sifiso
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Ibrahim, Abdullah, 1934-
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Ndlovu, Duma
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Sacke, Clive
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Leathers, Ivan
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Jordaan, Brand
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Demetrakas, Johanna
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Kwela Productions (Firm)
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Bomb Films (Firm)
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Home Box Office (Firm)
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Cinemax (Firm)
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Ford Foundation
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South African Broadcasting Corporation
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Artisan Home Entertainment (Firm)
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