Classic Albums: Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man (2021)
An exploration of Gil Scott Heron's 1971 debut and most critically-acclaimed album, featuring hip-hop precursor The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. The album skilfully and consistently blends musical excellence with powerful message in its wonderful combinations of words, poetry and jazz.
Director: Shurwin Beckford
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Gil Scott-Heron as Self (archive footage) |
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Chuck D as Self |
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Bonnie Greer as Self |
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Bob Thiele Jr. as Self |
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Ashley Kahn as Self |
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Gregory Porter as Self |
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Ursula Rucker as Self |
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Brian Jackson as Self |
| Directing | Shurwin Beckford | Director |
| Production | Shurwin Beckford | Producer |
| Editing | Jamie Mac | Editor |
| Sound | Fred Stuben | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Martin Seweryn | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Paul Dillon | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Sean O'Neil | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Magda Ceron | Researcher |