Gil Scott-Heron: Singer, Poet, Writer. The "Godfather of Rap". A legend in the Afro-American music scene and one of the most important artists of the past sixty years.Through his attempts to create a documentary about this icon, author Thomas Maucéri traces the life of this elusive genius for an interview that never seems to happen, all while examining his legendary music, controversial life, and his lasting political and cultural legacy.With a backdrop of America's tumultuous recent past, and soundtracked by the man himself, In Search of Gil Scott-Heron recounts the life of a genius, and the troubles that followed...
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