Amandla!
February 2003
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Tom Long
The power of voices raised together comes through with a clear elation that's undeniable, and in the end Amandla! makes you want to sing.
Wesley Morris
Like going to the lecture of an impassioned but really disorganized professor. You exit class flipping through your notes and have no idea what most of them mean.
Jonathan Curiel
A documentary that is as thoughtful and inspiring as the music it celebrates.
Peter Howell
The sound of liberation, set to the beat of human destiny.
Liam Lacey
A pleasure -- musically, intellectually and emotionally.
Jane Sumner
Whatever Amandla! lacks in cohesion is made up by the passion of those who lived through apartheid, and the power of their defiant, sad and joyous sounds.
Critic reviews
Tom Long
The power of voices raised together comes through with a clear elation that's undeniable, and in the end Amandla! makes you want to sing.
Wesley Morris
Like going to the lecture of an impassioned but really disorganized professor. You exit class flipping through your notes and have no idea what most of them mean.
Jonathan Curiel
A documentary that is as thoughtful and inspiring as the music it celebrates.
Jane Sumner
Whatever Amandla! lacks in cohesion is made up by the passion of those who lived through apartheid, and the power of their defiant, sad and joyous sounds.
Philip Kennicott
Viewers will leave Amandla! moved by the music, impressed by the musicians and dubious about the possibility of political and social healing.
Cast and credits
Actors | Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Vusi Mahlasela, Sibongile Khumalo |
Producers | Sherry Simpson, Lee Hirsch, Jonathan Dorfman, Temple Fennel |
Director | Lee Hirsch |
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English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
103 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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