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Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Profile of the late musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron, featuring live performance and recitals. Contributors include Chuck D, Richie Havens, Mos Def and the Last Poets.
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, Richie 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.
Last on
Mon 27 Jun 2011
23:00
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- Mon 27 Jun 2011 23:00