Who Needs a Heart

Year: 1991

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: John Akomfrah

DramaDocumentary

It chronicles the turbulent life of the controversial 1960s Black revolutionary and convicted murderer Michael X through a kaleidoscopic blend of sound and imagery. A discordant free‑jazz score creates a surreal counterpoint to the mix of newsreel footage and staged scenes, making the film an exhilarating documentary experiment.

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