Movies and TvShows featuring "soweto" theme.

Sarafina! is a powerful musical drama that takes place in South Africa during the apartheid era. It tells the story of Sarafina, a young teenager who becomes involved in the struggle against oppression and injustice. Along with her classmates and teacher, they navigate through the challenges of living in a divided society and fight for their freedom.

Miriam Makeba was one of the first African musicians who won international stardom and whose music was always anchored in her traditional South African roots. Miriam Makeba was forced into exile in 1959. She sang for John F. Kennedy, performed with Harry Belafonte and Nina Simone, was married to Hugh Masekela and also Stokely Carmichael. Her life was tumultuous. She always stood for truth and justice. She fought for the oppressed most importantly for black Africans, as a campaigner against apartheid. She died November 2008 after a concert in Italy. Mika Kaurismäki's documentary, traces fifty years of her music and her performing life. Through rare archive footage of her performances and through interviews with her contemporaries we discover the remarkable journey of Miriam Makeba.

A young Soweto actor joins a gang to study up and be more convincing in a gangster role he wants.

Three separate stories create a gripping yet compassionate portrait of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.

Set during the apartheid era in South Africa, Hearts & Minds follows the story of a white supremacist policeman who is sent on a secret mission to infiltrate an elite police force. As he delves deeper into his assignment, he begins to question his indoctrination and the racist ideals he once held. The film explores themes of prejudice, racism, and the struggle for racial equality.

When local soccer team The Eagles fall prey to a series of onslaughts from a mysterious gangster only a week before the championship final, the team turns to the one man that can help save their chances at victory – Joe Bullet (Ken Gampu). Joe will have to battle against villainous henchmen, escape booby-trap bombs and bring his martial arts expertise to the fore in order to survive an attack from a deadly assassin. In the end he will have to infiltrate the mysterious gangster’s hide-out in a dangerous cat-and-mouse rescue mission to save not only The Eagles’ two kidnapped star players, but that of his beautiful love interest, Beauty (Abigail Kubeka). The odds will be stacked against him, but he’s the man that fights crime, the man that no one can tie down! Joe Bullet!

A musical trip through southern Africa to the tunes of the post-apartheid generation. Kwaito music originated in the 1950's in the dusty streets of South Africa's townships such as Sophiatown, Pimville and subsequently in Soweto. It is inseparable from the Pantsuela culture of the rebellious youth gangs during the Apartheid regime. Since there was no money for musical instruments or for extravagant costumes, they concentrated on their dancing and singing skills and, turning the streets into their stage. Currently almost fifty years later - Kwaito culture is experiencing a renaissance in a manner completely inconceivable in those days.

Bongo Man follows the life and experiences of a musician as he travels through Jamaica, West Germany, and South Africa. The film showcases his friendships, political encounters, and performances, offering a unique perspective on the reggae music scene and the cultural connections it fosters.

With Nelson Mandela freed from prison, South Africa is changing fast - but big challenges lie ahead. In the township of Soweto children have taken charge of their schools, trading formal (albeit poorly-funded) education for incitement of rebellion against the injustices between the black and the white populations.

Apartheid Did Not Die is a gripping documentary that explores the enduring legacy of apartheid and the journey towards freedom and reconciliation in South Africa. The film delves into the history of apartheid, highlighting the political oppression, racism, and human rights violations that characterized this dark period. From the democratic election that marked the end of apartheid to the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the documentary offers a comprehensive overview of the post-apartheid era. It also sheds light on the realities of poverty, mining industry, and foreign investment in South Africa, showcasing the challenges that the country faces in its quest for development and social justice.

Children of the Light follows Archbishop Desmond Tutu's inspiring journey in fighting against racial segregation, discrimination, and oppression in South Africa. From his involvement in the struggle against apartheid to his role in promoting democracy and reconciliation, the film highlights his perseverance and commitment to achieving social justice and equality.