Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised · 2003

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) is a Music / Documentary film directed by Don Letts, starring Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D.

MusicDocumentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Richie Havens, Clive Davis, Linton Kwesi Johnson

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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.

When was "Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" released?

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was released in 2003.

Who stars in "Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"?

The cast includes Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Richie Havens.