Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003)
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.
Director: Don Letts
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 14, 2003
Cast
- Gil Scott-Heron - Himself
- Yasiin Bey - Himself
- Chuck D - Himself
- Richie Havens - Himself
- Clive Davis - Himself
- Linton Kwesi Johnson
Screenplay
Production: BBC Four, Something Else B.V.
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Don Letts
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised stars Gil Scott-Heron, Yasiin Bey, Chuck D, Richie Havens, Clive Davis, Linton Kwesi Johnson.
- How long is Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised?
- Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is a Music, Documentary film.