Banned
Synopsis
"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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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South African Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naledi Bogacwi
- Screenplay & Story
- Naledi Bogacwi
- Original Title
- Banned
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Trial by Media, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Gauteng Film Commision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naledi Bogacwi
Naledi Bogacwi
Xolani Mkhabela
Tshepang Legabe
Vusi' Africa Sindane, Naledi Bogacwi
Department Leadership Roster
Naledi Bogacwi
Director
Naledi Bogacwi
Writer
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Producer
Tshepang Legabe
Editor
Xolani Mkhabela
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banned
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What is Banned about?
"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.
Who directed Banned?
Banned was directed by Naledi Bogacwi.
Who stars in Banned?
The principal cast of Banned includes Gcina Mhlophe, Abigail Kubeka, Sol Rachilo, Mbongeni Ngema, Malcolm Purkey.
When was Banned released and how long is it?
Banned was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.