Can You Hear God Crying?
"A Spiritorio by Hannibal Lokumbe"
Originally released in 2014. Can You Hear God Crying? is a music film. directed by Matthew Conant. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hannibal Lokumbe
Synopsis
World première recording of Hannibal Lokumbe's 'spritatorio' Can You Hear God Crying, which combines jazz, gospel and chamber music with West African prayers and songs. The piece, commissioned by Philadelphia philanthropist Carole Haas Gravagno, is about the composer's great-great-grandfather, who was born in the Sahara, kidnapped and enslaved in Liberia, and sold at auction in Charleston, S.C. He escaped to Texas, where he bought land and had a family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NAXOS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Can You Hear God Crying? about?
World première recording of Hannibal Lokumbe's 'spritatorio' Can You Hear God Crying, which combines jazz, gospel and chamber music with West African prayers and songs. The piece, commissioned by...
Who directed Can You Hear God Crying??
Can You Hear God Crying? was directed by Matthew Conant.
How long is Can You Hear God Crying??
Can You Hear God Crying? has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Can You Hear God Crying? released?
Can You Hear God Crying? was released on November 11, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Can You Hear God Crying??
The main cast of Can You Hear God Crying? includes Hannibal Lokumbe.