Sarafina!

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Sarafina!

PG-13

Released Sep 11, 1992

1h 38m

Musical

Drama

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Sarafina (Leleti Khumalo) is a young black South African struggling for freedom during the apartheid. While she has remained relatively silent in her opposition of the racist government in her country, the movement to make the language of Afrikaans the official language in her school leads her to protest in the streets with her fellow students. Her anti-government views become even more intense when her favorite teacher (Whoopi Goldberg) is arrested for protesting.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

This movie doesn't know what it believes.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

While Sarafina! is unabashedly propagandistic on behalf of its young black heroes, even the viewpoint of the murdered black constable can be felt -- with Ngema himself as the charming yet unprincipled quisling.

Apr 16, 2018

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Andrea Beach

Common Sense Media

Sobering musical about apartheid includes brutal violence.

Rated: 3/5

May 5, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 18, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Dec 7, 2004

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DOMONIQUE S

I THINK IT'S A STUPID MOVIE, MAN.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Audience Member

A must see for all black people!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

A buffet of African heritage and culture , True African warrior spirit.. #vivasouthafrica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Sarafina Is One Of The Best Movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

The critical consensus here is rubbish probably spawning from white guilt. tHE audience score says it all. sarafina is a timeless masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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The actors are brilliant and bring the songs and their meanings to life. The songs evoke true emotion to anyone who watches it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Darrell James Roodt

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Sarafina

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Synopsis

Sarafina (Leleti Khumalo) is a young black South African struggling for freedom during the apartheid. While she has remained relatively silent in her opposition of the racist government in her country, the movement to make the language of Afrikaans the official language in her school leads her to protest in the streets with her fellow students. Her anti-government views become even more intense when her favorite teacher (Whoopi Goldberg) is arrested for protesting.

Director: Darrell James Roodt
Producer: Anant Singh, David M. Thompson
Screenwriter: Mbongeni Ngema, William Nicholson
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Distant Horizon, Videovision Entertainment, Miramax Films, Vanguard Films Production, Les Films Ariane, Hollywood Pictures, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Musical, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.3M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo

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