CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 0m

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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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.

Directed byDon Letts

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
April 14, 2003
Studios
BBC FourSomething Else B.V.

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron

Himself

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

Himself

Chuck D

Chuck D

Himself

Richie Havens

Richie Havens

Himself

Clive Davis

Clive Davis

Himself

Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson

Creative team
Directed by
Don Letts
Don Letts
Written by
Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron
Don Letts
Don Letts

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