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      Voices of Sarafina!

      1988 1h 25m Documentary List
      Reviews This documentary profiles a troupe of South African teenagers who, under the direction of writer-lyricist Mbongeni Ngema, stage the Broadway play "Sarafina!" Scenes of the play alternate with interviews with the performers as they tell their own stories of oppression and deprivation suffered during South Africa's apartheid years. The actors' spirits are lifted when they meet the legendary singer and social activist Miriam Makeba, who was once exiled from South Africa. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member look this movie so inspiring doing a play on on it at skool Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This documentary profiles a troupe of South African teenagers who, under the direction of writer-lyricist Mbongeni Ngema, stage the Broadway play "Sarafina!" Scenes of the play alternate with interviews with the performers as they tell their own stories of oppression and deprivation suffered during South Africa's apartheid years. The actors' spirits are lifted when they meet the legendary singer and social activist Miriam Makeba, who was once exiled from South Africa.
      Director
      Nigel Noble
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 25m