ReMastered: The Lion's Share explained

ReMastered: The Lion's Share is a 2019 documentary film about the search by Rian Malan, a South African journalist, for the original writers of the famous song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".^{[1] [2]}

Premise

The documentary takes a look at the controversy and legal battles around the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", which is one of the most recognisable songs in all pop music.^[3] The search for the song's roots in this documentary is done by the South African journalist Rian Malan.^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Rian Malan
• Solomon Linda
• Delphi Linda
• Elizabeth Linda
• Fildah Linda
• Hanro Friedrich
• Rob Allingham
• Glen Dean
• Owen Dean
• Paul Jenkins, CEO of Johnnic Entertainment, which owns the South African label Gallo Records
• Pallo Jordan
• Mandla Mhlongo
• Nick Motsatse
• Zee Nzama
• Geoff Paynter

External links

• ReMastered: The Lion's Share. Netflix.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'ReMastered: The Lion's Share' looks at the thorny history of a ubiquitous pop song. July 10, 2019. The Daily Dot.
2. Web site: ReMastered: The Lion's Share – Netflix Documentary Review. July 10, 2019. The Review Geek.
3. In the Jungle: Inside the Long, Hidden Genealogy of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' . Rian . Malan . Rian Malan . . May 14, 2000 . November 7, 2020.
4. Web site: Who wrote 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'? A Netflix film seeks answers, and closure. July 10, 2019. Los Angeles Times.
5. Web site: 'ReMastered: The Lion's Share' Seeks Justice For African Writer Of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". July 10, 2019. Decider.