Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (movie)

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (movie)

  • Production country: US
  • Producer: Don Letts
  • Production companies: BBC Four, Something Else B.V.
  • Genre: Music, Documentary
  • Release date: 4/14/2003
  • Run time: 60 min.

Movie description

Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.

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Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron

Role(s): Himself

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Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

Role(s): Himself

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Chuck D

Chuck D

Role(s): Himself

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Richie Havens

Richie Havens

Role(s): Himself

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Clive Davis

Clive Davis

Role(s): Himself

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