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DVD (118052) Rough Aunties
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| Author: |
Longinotto, Kim |
| Publisher: |
Women Make Movies, 2008 |
| Vendor: |
Women Make Movies |
| Length: |
104 Minutes |
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SOCIA — Social Issues
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| Subjects: |
Africa, general; Social Action/Concerns; Women's Issues |
| Location: |
Social Issues |
| # Copies: |
1 |
| Description: |
Fearless, feisty and resolute, the “Rough Aunties” are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This documentary follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption, and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities. Despite the harsh realities of violence, poverty, and racism in the women’s work at the Bobbi Bear child welfare organization and in the heartaches of their personal lives, the portraits that emerge on screen are filled with grace, wisdom, friendship, and a deeply stirring conviction. Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of the women. This film brings us an intimate portrait of change from Africa, this time from post-apartheid South Africa, a nation being transformed with hope and energy into a new democracy. Copyright limit: Your church can only show this DVD in a group of its own members (cannot advertise to the general public) |
| Age Groups: |
Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
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