The Murder of Emmett Till (2003)

Narrated by:

• Andre Braugher

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Chilling & disturbing account of the murder of a 14 year old black boy visiting Mississippi from Chicago. This is a straight-forward no nonsense account that just tells the story the way it happened according to the killers themselves(because of the account they sold to a magazine) and the victims(the entire black race). It's amazing that this story is just now turned into a documentary for the whole world to see when it's obvious that this had a major impact on black society and their outrage that started the civil rights movement. The more it's watched the more disturbing it is which is why I consider this a well done documentary.

Originals: Gil Scott-Heron (2003)

Starring:

• Gil Scott-Heron
• Brian Jackson
• Richie Havens
• Chuck D
• Sarah Jones
• Clive Davis

The African aesthetic of indigenous rhythm, the authenticity in the oral tradition of storytelling and the urgency of converting information and its invaluable power into a universal dialectic is why I (Mr. Wone) write poetry. Inspiration is infinite because experiences transpire with each breath.

Gil Scott Heron IS the embodiment of spoken word.

Hearing Richie Havens, Chuck D, Obiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, the incomparable Brian Jackson and the omnipotent Clive Davis speak on the majesty of this man behind the backdrop of some serious vintage footage is a gift to any writer, musician or lover of the art form as the art is captured in rare form. Gil is a constellation and his shine is prominent throughout hip-hop and the artists that draw from his expressive command of language and prose.

Gil, one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years, tells his own story.

Review of our Gil Scott-Heron Legends series

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised......... still, brothers and sisters, it will be LIVE!