Dark Childhood
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1957
0:28:42
South Africa
Based on a true story of a day in the life of a family in Alexandra Township in 1957. A rare look at Black life in that period.
Digital formats available:
Quicktime (Pro Res)
Audio & visual:
Silent,
Black & White
'This film has been produced to raise funds for the Butumeleng Nursery School. The producers acknowledge with thanks the assistance of the Nursery School Committee, and in particualr Mrs. Hild Madikiza, Mrs. Susan Sibolia, Mrs. Kathleen Mogoai, Mrs. Betty Nomwca, and Mrs. Pauline Masakela.'
Director:
Monty Berman
Cinematographer:
J. Sachs