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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • 1h 2m
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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott-Heron (2003)
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Gil Scott-Heron (1949 - 2011) 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 ... Read allGil Scott-Heron (1949 - 2011) 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 th... Read allGil Scott-Heron (1949 - 2011) 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.

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    • Don Letts
  • Writers
    • Don Letts
    • Gil Scott-Heron
  • Stars
    • Yasiin Bey
    • Chuck D
    • Clive Davis
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    17
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    • Director
      • Don Letts
    • Writers
      • Don Letts
      • Gil Scott-Heron
    • Stars
      • Yasiin Bey
      • Chuck D
      • Clive Davis
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      • May 31, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC Four
    • Language
      • English
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