COMP 2:
[ 6 x Documentary Titles ]
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South Africa – R 950-00 [incl]
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[COMP 2]
The Churches & Religion
in the STRUGGLE AGAINST APARTHEID
The
following titles -
1]
"This we can do for Justice & for Peace"
– [1981 / 1982]:
58
minute feature documentary on the perspectives of Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Rev
Peter Storey & the role of the South African Council of Churches in the
fight against apartheid in South Africa during the 1980s
This
film set new precedents regarding censorship of political documentaries in
South Africa, having successfully fought on appeal thirteen cuts imposed by the
Publications Control Board in 1982.
Broadcast
by NBC New York under the title, "Land of fear, Land of
Courage", the film was awarded two Emmy Awards.
2]
"If God be for us ..." – [1983]:
40
minutes - looks at the operation of the SACC with regard to home & family
life, the plight of “relocated” families, political prisoners
& detainees & those banned & banished to the desolate Bantustans.
3]
"No Middle Road to Freedom" –
[1984 / 1985]:
Set
against the backdrop of the Maseru onslaught by the SADF in December 1982 and
the commemoration service held at Bishop Desmond Tutu’s parish in SOWETO on
16th December 1982 - reflects on the increasing violent tensions and the
pattern of “tit-for-tat” violence emerging in South African society.
4]
"South Africa Now" – [1986 ]:
The one report from Episode 2 - June 1986
titled
“Whites Against Apartheid”.
5]
"Cry of Reason - Beyers Naude, An Afrikaner speaks out" –
[1989]:
- 60 min USA documentary co-production
focusing on the life of Dr Beyers Naude - nominated for an Oscar at the 1989
Academy Awards.
6]
“Unfinished Business” – [1999]:
the 50
minute feature documentary dealing with “the test of faith” of
Joe Seremane & his journey to bring back the physical remains of his
younger brother Timothy from exile & uncover the truth surrounding
Timothy’s execution by ANC Military Tribunal at Quatro Camp, Angola in 1981.
The programme is directed by Kevin Harris & is an international
co-production between ABC [ Australia ], Journocam Productions, SABC &
Kevin Harris Productions. [ 1999 ]. This production has been awarded a “Special
Commendation” by the United Nations Media Peace Awards - Television Category
- for 1999.
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