Banned

Banned(2024)

September 12, 2024
1h 20m

Overview

"Banned" uncovers the compelling story of "Joe Bullet," a groundbreaking 1971 South African action thriller. As the first film to feature an all-black African cast, it faced immediate censorship upon its 1973 release. This documentary delves into the film's tumultuous history, featuring interviews with surviving cast members Abigail Kubeka and Sol Rachilo, producer Tony Van Der Merwe, and banned filmmaker Kevin Harris.

Trailer

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Cast

Crew

Producer

Vusi Africa

Director of Photography

Xolani Mkhabela

Executive Producer

Naledi Bogacwi

Details

Original Language

en

Country

South Africa

Production

Trial by Media, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Gauteng Film Commision

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