Gil Scott-Heron
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".
Filmography (19 titles)
7.8MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.5Show1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Self (archive footage) · 2021
ShowPopular Voices at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 2017
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
2015
MovieGil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
Self · 2010
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert
Himself · 2007
7.2MovieHow to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005
10.0Movie5 Sides of a Coin
2004
MovieGil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Himself · 2003
MovieFreedom Beat
Self · 2003
Solidarity
Self · 1992
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron
Himself · 1990
7.1ShowMTV Unplugged
Self · 1989
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
Self · 1986
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter
Himself · 1984
10.0MovieBlack Wax
Himself · 1983
8.0MovieIs That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
Self · 1982
10.0MovieNo Nukes
Self · 1980
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · 1975