Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Letts
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Scott-Heron, Don Letts
- Original Title
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four, Something Else B.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Letts
Gil Scott-Heron, Don Letts
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Don Letts
Director
Gil Scott-Heron
Writer
Don Letts
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What is Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised about?
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.
Who directed Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was directed by Don Letts.
Who stars in Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
The principal cast of Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised includes Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Richie Havens, Clive Davis.
When was Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised released and how long is it?
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.