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Soul Power (2008) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
90 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte

Written By:
Jeffrey Levy-Hinte

Actors:
Muhammad Ali ..... Himself (archive footage)
James Brown ..... Himself (archive footage)
Celia Cruz ..... Herself (archive footage)
B.B. King ..... Himself (archive footage)
Don King ..... Himself (archive footage)
Miriam Makeba ..... Herself (archive footage)
The Spinners ..... Themselves (archive footage)
Bill Withers ..... Himself (archive footage)

Synopsis:

In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night long concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The pipe dream of musician Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine, this music festival became a reality when they convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with "The Rumble in the Jungle", the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, previously chronicled in the Academy Award winning documentary "When We Were Kings". Soul Power is a verité documentary, entirely composed of footage shot in 1974 at the legendary music festival (dubbed "Zaire '74"). It shows the experiences and performances of such musical luminaries as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba, among a host of others. At the peak of their talents and the height of their careers, these artists were inspired by this return to their African roots, as well as the enthusiasm of the Zairian audience, to give the performances of their lives. The concert has achieved mythological significance as the definitive Africa(n)-American musical event of the 20th Century.

Documentary. Uses concert and behind-the-scenes footage of the US soul and R&B acts that performed at a three night concert in Zaire, Africa in 1974. Organised by Hugh Masekela and featuring artists such as James Brown, Celia Cruz, Bill Withers and BB King. The event was combined with the 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

A documentary on the legendary soul music concert staged in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 28 May, 2021.