"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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Gcina Mhlophe, Abigail Kubeka, Sol Rachilo, Mbongeni Ngema, Malcolm Purkey, Kgotso Nkhatho
Crew: Naledi Bogacwi (Director), Naledi Bogacwi (Writer), Vusi Africa (Producer), Tshepang Legabe (Editor), Tinus Smith (Sound Designer), Xolani Mkhabela (Director of Photography)
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Studio: Trial by Media, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Gauteng Film Commision
Runtime: 80 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 12, 2024
IMDb: 10
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