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Voices of Sarafina!

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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.

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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
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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