South Africa: Journeys of the Freedom Songs: VHS/DVD, On the 6th of November, 1964, political activist and composer of many South African freedom songs, Vuyisilli Mini was condemned to death. Leaving his cell his jailer sarcastically asked him if he was going to sing on his way to the gallows. On his way to the hangman’s rope, Vuyisili Mini and two others who will be hung with him, as well as all the prisoners of Pretoria intoned one of the songs written by Mini, "Watch Out Verwoerd!" ("The Black Man is coming!") South Africa, known for its brutal past, possesses a hidden treasure richer than its underground gold and diamonds, a more powerful arm than its tanks and AK-47: song and music. You can kill a man, but his song lives on.

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			South Africa: Journeys of the Freedom Songs

On the 6th of November, 1964, political activist and composer of many South African freedom songs, Vuyisilli Mini was condemned to death. Leaving his cell his jailer sarcastically asked him if he was going to sing on his way to the gallows. On his way to the hangman’s rope, Vuyisili Mini and two others who will be hung with him, as well as all the prisoners of Pretoria intoned one of the songs written by Mini, "Watch Out Verwoerd!" ("The Black Man is coming!") South Africa, known for its brutal past, possesses a hidden treasure richer than its underground gold and diamonds, a more powerful arm than its tanks and AK-47: song and music. You can kill a man, but his song lives on.

This title is from the collection THE GREATEST JOURNEYS ON EARTH.

This collection of thirteen one-hour documentaries suggests unusual itineraries through some of the most beautiful places on earth. Each journey takes the viewer beyond the usual commonplace clichés of travel destinations. Instead, through geography, history, architecture, culture, celebrations, leisure activities and gastronomy, viewers are able to appreciate the art of living in each destination. With interviews, visits, lavish meals and celebrations, viewers become aware of the richly-textured history of these great destinations.

Each program investigates the history and progress of a skill, a means of expression, or a practical discovery that has become an integral part of economic life in a world-famous region. In this way, each story paints a historical portrait and reveals a way of life. The Greatest Journeys on Earth brings viewers into the network of inns and castles in each destination. Gastronomy, leisure, and reminders of celebrities who marked the history of these sites allow viewers to relive, in the present, the magnificent times of the past.

DVD LENGTH: Feature program: 48 Minutes; Extra content: 12 previews totally about 40 minutes.
VHS LENGTH: 1 x 48 Minutes

ORDER CODE:JM20281DVD
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South Africa: Journeys of the Freedom Songs
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South Africa: Journeys of the Freedom Songs
Qty: Price: $34.95