Freedom Beat (2003)
On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, jailed for 25 years for fighting to end prejudice against black people. British musicians like Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello and Sting joined beloved bands like Style Council and Big Audio Dynamite, and black musicians of the calibre of Sade, Hugh Masekela, Maxi Priest and Princess, to show the world that there is no more tolerance. for racism.
Director: Charles McDougall
Genre: Music
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 5, 2003
Cast
- Sade - Self
- Elvis Costello - Self
- Peter Gabriel - Self
- Sting - Self
- Gil Scott-Heron - Self
- Lorna Gee - Self
- Princess - Self
- Billy Bragg - Self
- Maxi Priest - Self
- Hugh Masekela - Self
Editing: Stewart Read, Matthew Minnett
Production: Clapham Common Productions, NBD Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles McDougall
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freedom Beat about?
- On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, jailed for 25 years for fighting to end prejudice against black people. British musicians like Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello and Sting joined beloved bands like Style Council and Big Audio Dynamite, and black musicians of the calibre of Sade, Hugh Masekela, Maxi Priest and Princess, to show the world that there is no more tolerance. for racism.
- Who directed Freedom Beat?
- Freedom Beat was directed by Charles McDougall.
- Who stars in Freedom Beat?
- Freedom Beat stars Sade, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Gil Scott-Heron, Lorna Gee.
- How long is Freedom Beat?
- Freedom Beat has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Freedom Beat?
- Freedom Beat is a Music film.
- Where was Freedom Beat produced?
- Freedom Beat was produced in United Kingdom.