Scared of Revolution
Apr 05, 2019 · 1h 12m
Director
Daniel KrikkeOverview
Umar Bin Hassan hasn’t even hit 70 yet, but he walks with difficulty and there’s sadness and fatigue in his eyes. As a member of The Last Poets, a group of performance poets who expressed the progressive spirit of the times starting in the late 1960s, he was a major influence on later hip-hop artists. In one of his best-known pieces, Ni****s are Scared of Revolution, he criticizes his black brothers’ destructive, macho behavior. Scared of Revolution concentrates on Hassan’s personal life, in which he still fights his demons. He grew up poor with a violent, unpredictable father, which in turn left him with an inferiority complex. In the course of his adult life, he has had a string of bad relationships and left children without a father figure. In his darkest hour, he also battled a crack addiction.
Cast of Scared of Revolution
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About Scared of Revolution
What is Scared of Revolution about?
Umar Bin Hassan hasn’t even hit 70 yet, but he walks with difficulty and there’s sadness and fatigue in his eyes. As a member of The Last Poets, a group of performance poets who expressed the progressive spirit of the times starting in the late 1960s, he was a major influence on later hip-hop artists. In one of his best-known pieces, Ni****s are Scared of Revolution, he criticizes his black…
When was Scared of Revolution released?
Scared of Revolution was released on April 5, 2019.
Where can I watch Scared of Revolution?
Scared of Revolution is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Scared of Revolution?
Scared of Revolution runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who directed Scared of Revolution?
Scared of Revolution was directed by Daniel Krikke.
Who is in the cast of Scared of Revolution?
The cast of Scared of Revolution includes Omar Ben Hassan, Abiodun Oyewole, Bill Adler and Bill Laswell.
Is Scared of Revolution on Netflix?
No, Scared of Revolution is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.