The music docu shows the whole life story of Harry Belafonte - calypso singer, actor, civil rights activist and family man. Success at Sundance and the Berlinale. Harry Belafonte fought side by side with Martin Luther King, Jr. for civil rights in the U.S. and supported Nelson Mandela in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He became world famous with “Daaaay-Ooo”, the a cappella intro to the calypso hit “Banana Boat Song”. The now 85 year old son of Caribbean immigrants has sold over 100 million records and acted in over 40 films. Whether entertaining his legions of fans or fighting for social justice, Belafonte to this day is known for understated cool, elegance, dignity and determination.
This documentary is a memorial to the extraordinary artist, activist and family man Harry Belafonte.
The music docu shows the whole life story of Harry Belafonte - calypso singer, actor, civil rights activist and family man. Success at Sundance and the Berlinale.
Harry Belafonte fought side by side with Martin Luther King, Jr. for civil rights in the U.S. and supported Nelson Mandela in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He became world famous with “Daaaay-Ooo”, the a cappella intro to the calypso hit “Banana Boat Song”. The now 85 year old son of Caribbean immigrants has sold over 100 million records and acted in over 40 films. Whether entertaining his legions of fans or fighting for social justice, Belafonte to this day is known for understated cool, elegance, dignity and determination.