Who Needs a Heart (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Who Needs a Heart is a drama and documentary film directed by John Akomfrah, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s 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 jazz soundtrack provides a surreal counterpoint to the mix of newsreel and staged footage in this exhilarating experiment in documentary storytelling.
Who’s in it. Who Needs a Heart stars Caroline Burghard as Faith, Treva Etienne as Sidney, Ruth Gemmell as Abigail and Caroline Lee-Johnson as Naomi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Needs a Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Who Needs a Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Needs a Heart (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Needs a Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Who Needs a Heart?
- Who Needs a Heart stars Caroline Burghard, Treva Etienne, Ruth Gemmell, Caroline Lee-Johnson and Kwabena Manso.
- When was Who Needs a Heart released?
- Who Needs a Heart was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.