Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is a music and documentary film directed by Don Letts, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Gil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.

Who’s in it. Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised stars Gil Scott-Heron as Himself, Yasiin Bey as Himself, Chuck D as Himself and Richie Havens as Himself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.