Children of South Africa (2008)

'Children of South Africa' is a story about the effects of colonialism and industrialism on modern South Africa. Specifically, it focuses on the thousands of townships that sprang up as a ... See full summary »

Directors:

Rebecca L. Abbott, Liam O'Brien

Writers:

Jason Braff, Alison Martin,

Stars:

Peter P. Gudo, Rebecka Jones, David Rosettenstein

Cast

Credited cast:
Peter P. Gudo	...	Negrito
Rebecka Jones	...	Narrator
David Rosettenstein	...	Cecil John Rhodes

Storyline

'Children of South Africa' is a story about the effects of colonialism and industrialism on modern South Africa. Specifically, it focuses on the thousands of townships that sprang up as a result of past colonial and industrial policies. The policies were championed by men like Cecil John Rhodes, who found the Debeers Diamond company. In order for a colossus of an industrial company, like Debeers, to produce as many diamonds at it did they had to bring in native workers from nearby and far away villages. These workers lived in camps and were not allowed to leave for the duration of there term of work (around 4-6 months). As a result, the families of the workers would often make the trek after them and live outside the camps. From this, townships sprang up, shanty towns that are home millions and sometimes measure 40 miles in diameter. The townships, however, present a variety of health care and educational issues. With South Africa having the largest HIV/AIDS infected population on the...

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Plot Keywords:

south africa | children | cape town south africa | country name in title | place name in title

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MEP 350 Documentary Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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