"the revolution will not be televised" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Originally a popular slogan among the 1960s Black Power movements in the United States, further popularized by Gil Scott-Heron's song and poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" (1970). Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the revolution will not be televised
  1. (dated) A societal revolution will happen genuinely and in real life, and will not be caught on film. Wikipedia link: Gil Scott-Heron, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Tags: dated
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