Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised(2003)
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.
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) is a music and documentary film directed by Don Letts, released on April 14, 2003 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D and Richie Havens.
- Director:
- Don Letts
- Writers:
- Gil Scott-Heron, Don Letts
- Production:
- BBC Four, Something Else B.V.
- Status:
- Released
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gil Scott-Heron
as Himself
Yasiin Bey
as Himself
Chuck D
as Himself
Richie Havens
as Himself
Clive Davis
as Himself
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Key crew
Directed by Don Letts, written by Gil Scott-Heron and Don Letts.
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Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) includes Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Richie Havens and Clive Davis. The film was directed by Don Letts. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised released?
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Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was released on April 14, 2003 and runs for 1h.