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Banned

"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.

Top Cast

  • Gcina Mhlophe

    Gcina Mhlophe

    Self

  • Abigail Kubeka

    Abigail Kubeka

    Self

  • Sol Rachilo

    Sol Rachilo

    Self

  • Mbongeni Ngema

    Mbongeni Ngema

    Self

  • Malcolm Purkey

    Malcolm Purkey

    Self

  • Kgotso Nkhatho

    Kgotso Nkhatho

    Self

  • Mercy Pakela

    Mercy Pakela

    Self

Overview

"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.

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