Classic Albums: Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man

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Classic Albums: Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man (2021)

Directed by Shurwin Beckford

Music, Documentary · 49m

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.

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Cast

Gil Scott-Heron Self (archive footage) Chuck D Self Bonnie Greer Self
B
Bob Thiele Jr. Self
A
Ashley Kahn Self Gregory Porter Self
U
Ursula Rucker Self
B
Brian Jackson Self

Crew

Director
Shurwin Beckford
Editor
Jamie Mac
Producer
Shurwin Beckford

Details

Release date
2021-09-24
Runtime
49m
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom