October 15, 2003: AMANDLA - Location: Block Museum of Art

SNEAK PREVIEW!
Preceding the film, Reeltime is proud to present a special sneak preview of DanceAfrica Chicago's 13th Annual Festival, "FREEDOM!" Performing will be renowned South African hip-hop and breakdancing crew Prophets of Da City, in their first American performance. The group has been engaged in South African politics since the early 1980s. DanceAfrica Chicago's "FREEDOM!" takes place at the Chicago Theatre October 17-19.

AMANDLA! presents the extraordinary role of freedom songs in South Africa’s long struggle against apartheid. The film uses a mix of interviews with previously exiled activists and musicians, combined with archival footage of organized protests. Contemporary South African musicians also attest the continued legacy of these brave individuals. Joining us for a discussion after the film will be ethnomusicologist Johann Buis, who is currently at work on a companion book with director Lee Hirsch. (2003, 108min)

AMANDLA! marks our third in a series generously sponsored by the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation in screening winners of Playboy’s Freedom of Expression Award, which was given annually at the Sundance Film Festival.