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Classic Albums: Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man
2021 · 49 min
A thoughtful, music-rich sit-down that unpacks one landmark record through talking heads, archival clips and the power of its words.
- Directed by
- Shurwin Beckford
- Genres
- Music, Documentary
- Starring
- Gil Scott-Heron, Chuck D, Bonnie Greer
- Overview
- 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.
- How it feels
- Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Music, race, politics, art
- Content
- Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Shurwin Beckford
- Genres
- Music, Documentary
- Starring
- Gil Scott-Heron, Chuck D, Bonnie Greer
