Darrell Roodt
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Moving from a remote village to the metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela. When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment. Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Danny Archer is an ex-mercenary turned smuggler. Solomon Vandy is a local Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join together for two dangerous missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son. The son was conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed across the alternately beautiful and ravaged countryside....
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Moving from a remote village to the metropolis of Johannesburg, South Africa, a proud young Winnie soon found love with a rising political star, Nelson Mandela. When Nelson was imprisoned for protesting the brutal Apartheid government, Winnie worked tirelessly to win his freedom and to carry on his message of peace and equality. Her struggle was rewarded by years of persecution and imprisonment. Throughout, her resolve to fight for her freedom, her...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
[English subtitle version].
Language
Afrikaans
Description
The gripping true story of musical prodigy Phillip Schuman, a fifteen-year-old boy whose real world pain threatens to overshadow the light of his incredible talent as a world renowned pianist. A father and son story that promises to touch every viewer. An inspirational film that highlights the beauty of God-given talents, while also pointing to the power of forgiveness and healing.
6) Sarafina!
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In a world where truth is forbidden, an inspiring teacher dares to instill in her students lessons not found in schoolbooks. In doing so, she challenges their freedom and hers.
7) Yesterday
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
Zulu
Description
After falling ill, Yesterday learns that she is HIV positive. With her husband in denial and a young daughter to tend to, Yesterday's one goal is to live long enough to see her child go to school. Set against the awesome, harsh landscapes of South Africa.
8) Prey
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Widescreen format.
Language
English
Description
A family on an African adventure becomes lost in the jungle and are stalked by savage lions who will not quit until they have dinner.
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Fresh: Disenchanted by the harsh realities of life, a streetwise kid strives to create a better life for himself and his family.
American son: A nineteen-year-old has 96 hours to make peace with his friends and family before deployment to Iraq.
Tsotsi: Follows six days in the violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader.
Sarafina!: A South African teacher inspires her students.
The journey of August King: A young farmer in 1815 North Carolina...