Who Needs a Heart
Synopsis
The tumultuous life of the controversial 1960s black revolutionary (and convicted murderer) Michael X is illustrated by a kaleidoscopic melding of sound and images. The radically discordant free jazz soundtrack provides a surreal counterpoint to the mix of newsreel and staged footage in this exhilarating experiment in documentary storytelling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Screenplay & Story
- John Akomfrah
- Original Score
- Trevor Mathison
- Original Title
- Who Needs a Heart
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Black Audio Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Akomfrah
John Akomfrah
Trevor Mathison
Brand Thumim
Lina Gopaul
Department Leadership Roster
John Akomfrah
Director
Lina Gopaul
Producer
Brand Thumim
Editor
Paul Cheetham
Production Design
John Akomfrah
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Who Needs a Heart
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What is Who Needs a Heart about?
The tumultuous life of the controversial 1960s black revolutionary (and convicted murderer) Michael X is illustrated by a kaleidoscopic melding of sound and images. The radically discordant free jazz soundtrack provides a surreal counterpoint to the mix of newsreel and staged footage in this exhilarating experiment in documentary storytelling.
Who directed Who Needs a Heart?
Who Needs a Heart was directed by John Akomfrah.
Who stars in Who Needs a Heart?
The principal cast of Who Needs a Heart includes Caroline Burghard, Treva Etienne, Ruth Gemmell, Caroline Lee-Johnson, Kwabena Manso.
When was Who Needs a Heart released and how long is it?
Who Needs a Heart was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Who Needs a Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Who Needs a Heart was composed by Trevor Mathison.