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Freedom Beat poster

Freedom Beat (2003)

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.

Release: 2003-01-05
Runtime: 68 min
Cast
Sade
Sade
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Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
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Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
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Sting
Sting
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Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron
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Lorna Gee
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Princess
Princess
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Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg
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Maxi Priest
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Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela
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