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Who Needs a Heart

January 2, 1991 1h 20m

Originally released in 1991. Who Needs a Heart is a drama/documentary film. directed by John Akomfrah. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Caroline Burghard, Treva Etienne, and Ruth Gemmell

Synopsis

The tumultuous life of the controversial 1960s black revolutionary (and convicted murderer) Michael X is illustrated by a kaleidoscopic melding of sound and images. The radically discordant free jazz soundtrack provides a surreal counterpoint to the mix of newsreel and staged footage in this exhilarating experiment in documentary storytelling.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1991 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Black Audio Film Collective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Who Needs a Heart about?

The tumultuous life of the controversial 1960s black revolutionary (and convicted murderer) Michael X is illustrated by a kaleidoscopic melding of sound and images. The radically discordant free ja...

Who directed Who Needs a Heart?

Who Needs a Heart was directed by John Akomfrah.

How long is Who Needs a Heart?

Who Needs a Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Who Needs a Heart released?

Who Needs a Heart was released on January 2, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Who Needs a Heart?

The main cast of Who Needs a Heart includes Caroline Burghard, Treva Etienne, Ruth Gemmell, Caroline Lee-Johnson, Kwabena Manso.