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Freedom Beat (2003)

Directed by Charles McDougall

Overview

On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release of Nelson Mandela, jailed for 25 years for fighting to end prejudice against black people. British musicians like Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello and Sting joined beloved bands like Style Council and Big Audio Dynamite, and black musicians of the calibre of Sade, Hugh Masekela, Maxi Priest and Princess, to show the world that there is no more tolerance. for racism.

Length 68 minutes

Actors

Sade | Elvis Costello | Peter Gabriel | Sting | Gil Scott-Heron | Lorna Gee | Princess | Billy Bragg | Maxi Priest | Hugh Masekela