In Darkest Hollywood: Cinema and Apartheid

Synopsis: Examines the role of cinema in both supporting and attacking apartheid. Questions Hollywood’s commitment to racial stereotypes and reluctance to depict black heroes. Uses archival film, discussion and clips from feature films to point out that apartheid affected the way movies were made. Takes examples from the films ‘Cry Freedom’, ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’, and ‘Come Back Africa’, and also includes clips from the first all-black South African film, ‘African Jim’ (1949). Those who appear include Lewis Nkosi, Zakes Mokae, Sir Richard Attenborough, Lionel Rogosin, Thomas Mogolane, Andre Brink and Euzhan Palcy.
Language: English
Country: Canada
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 104 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 2001 sale: $US??
Notes: Institutional rates £60 - £100. For more information pleast contact lpeter@villonfilms.com
Subjects: Media studies
Keywords: Africa; apartheid; cinema - Africa; cinema - USA

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