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In 1950s Johannesburg, black South African reporter Henry Nxumalo (Taye Diggs) uncovers an explosive story.

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Sura Wood The Hollywood Reporter An intelligent, moving film steeped in an authentic sense of time and place. Nov 4, 2005 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety Offers an intelligent and affecting take on political radicalization in 1950s Johannesburg. Apr 9, 2005 Full Review Brandon Judell New York Theatre Wire ...a harrowing, enlightening venture where 'We live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse,' sadly isn't just a throwaway line uttered early in a bar scene. It's an epigraph. Apr 10, 2006 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Francesca Dinglasan Boxoffice Magazine Unfortunately relies on unoriginal plotting techniques to convey the story of an investigative journalist attempting to expose racial injustices in a society coming to grips with the newly introduced edicts of apartheid. Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 9, 2005 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an engaging look at an important moment in history... Rated: 3/4 Apr 9, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A rather stilted but still worthy biopic of the journalists involved with Drum magazine in Johannesburg in the 1950s. A brilliant soundtrack, some godawful acting and a couple of the most unconvincing crowd shots I've ever seen. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Bedste film hvis du vil lære om apartheid i Afrika-land Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member What a world ........... you stand up for something .... and what do you get ... you get killed for your rights ........ sad Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member fairytale-like yet down to earth Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member The reviews below are NOT for THIS film from Zola Maseko. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A great unintentional comedy! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1950s Johannesburg, black South African reporter Henry Nxumalo (Taye Diggs) uncovers an explosive story.
Director
Zola Maseko
Screenwriter
Jason Filardi
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Afrikaans
Runtime
1h 42m