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A shadow of hope

  • A shadow of hope
Genre : Social
Type : Documentary
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Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2005
Format : Short
Running time : 24 (in minutes)

Over 800 people arrive in Cape Town every month escaping brutality, persecution and political turmoil in countries such as Burundi, DRC, Somalia and others. They battle to get refugee status, and other basic human rights, and face challenges from local communities. This film explores the battle to eradicate discrimination and xenophobia in South Africa. Filmmaker in attendance. English, Video, 24 min

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  • Culture and Development East Africa
  • Mambo magazine
  • Zanzibar International Film Festival
  • Arterial network Tanzania chapter
  • Maisha Music

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