Tainted Heroes
“The ANC and the struggle for power in South Africa”
Synopsis
Tainted Heroes tells the story of how the African National Congress (ANC) – once a marginalised organisation within the South African political landscape – rose to power in the aftermath of the Soweto Uprisings in 1976. The documentary deals with the organisation’s military training received in various African countries as well as the lesser known story of how the ANC underwent strategic training in Vietnam to implement a so-called people’s war strategy against its rival organisations. This was especially implemented against the organisation’s former ally, Inkatha, led by Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi. The film explains how the ANC successfully implemented a predetermined programme of violence, fear and propaganda to eliminate political rivals and establish itself as the sole representative of black aspirations in South Africa. It illuminates how the ANC’s armed struggle was more a struggle against black rival organisations than against the apartheid system.
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Tainted Heroes teaser 4: Anthea Jeffery on The Media
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-01-05
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Production Budget
$59K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elrich Yssel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Roets
- Original Title
- Tainted Heroes
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $59K
- Production Studios
- Forum Films Produksies, AfriForum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elrich Yssel
Ernst Roets
Elrich Yssel
Beatrice Pretorius, Ernst Roets
Department Leadership Roster
Elrich Yssel
Director
Ernst Roets
Writer
Beatrice Pretorius
Producer
Ernst Roets
Producer
Elrich Yssel
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tainted Heroes
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What is Tainted Heroes about?
Tainted Heroes tells the story of how the African National Congress (ANC) – once a marginalised organisation within the South African political landscape – rose to power in the aftermath of the Soweto Uprisings in 1976. The documentary deals with the organisation’s military training received in various African countries as well as the lesser known story of how the ANC underwent strategic training in Vietnam to implement a so-called people’s war strategy against its rival organisations. This was especially implemented against the organisation’s former ally, Inkatha, led by Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi. The film explains how the ANC successfully implemented a predetermined programme of violence, fear and propaganda to eliminate political rivals and establish itself as the sole representative of black aspirations in South Africa. It illuminates how the ANC’s armed struggle was more a struggle against black rival organisations than against the apartheid system.
Who directed Tainted Heroes?
Tainted Heroes was directed by Elrich Yssel.
Who stars in Tainted Heroes?
The principal cast of Tainted Heroes includes Katlego Chale, Anthea Jeffery, Johan Velde van der Merwe, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Siphiwe Nyanda.
When was Tainted Heroes released and how long is it?
Tainted Heroes was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.