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Meanwhile in Mamelodi

Posted on May 13, 2012 by James McNally

Meanwhile in Mamelodi (Director: Benjamin Kahlmeyer): In 2010, South Africa hosted the first soccer World Cup ever held on the African continent, and excitement and expectations were high. The plucky South African team (known affectionately as “Bafana Bafana” from the … Continue reading →

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Rough Aunties

Posted on April 11, 2009 by James McNally

Editor’s Note: I’ve decided to begin posting some reviews of films screening at Hot Docs 2009 early, hopefully helping anyone attending make some decisions about what to see. Rough Aunties is screening on Tuesday May 5 at 6:30pm at the … Continue reading →

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We Are Together (Thina Simunye)

Posted on April 27, 2007 by James McNally

We Are Together (Thina Simunye) (Director: Paul Taylor, UK, 2006): It would be pretty hard to make a bad film from such promising material, and I’m glad to say that director Paul Taylor has not made a bad film, though … Continue reading →

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The Big Sellout (Der Grosse Ausverkauf)

Posted on April 27, 2007 by James McNally

The Big Sellout (Der Grosse Ausverkauf) (Director: Florian Opitz, Germany, 2006): Beautifully shot on film, The Big Sellout is yet another strong political documentary, this one on the theme of privatization. Since privatization is a keystone of neoliberal economic policy … Continue reading →

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His Big White Self

Posted on May 2, 2006 by James McNally

His Big White Self (UK, 2006, Director: Nick Broomfield, 94 minutes): I’m a bit sheepish to admit that this is the first Nick Broomfield documentary that I’ve seen. From what I’ve heard, Broomfield was one of the first documentary filmmakers … Continue reading →

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