Miners Shot Down
“South Africa will never be the same.”
Synopsis
In August 2012, mineworkers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days later the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress the strike, killing 34 and injuring many more. Using the point of view of the Marikana miners, Miners Shot Down follows the strike from day one, showing the courageous but isolated fight waged by a group of low-paid workers against the combined forces of the mining company Lonmin, the ANC government and their allies in the National Union of Mineworkers.
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Miners Shot Down - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-19
Release History & Theatrical Window
One World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rehad Desai
- Original Title
- Miners Shot Down
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Release Date
- 01/05/2014
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- NHK BS1, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rehad Desai
Department Leadership Roster
Rehad Desai
Director
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What is Miners Shot Down about?
In August 2012, mineworkers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days later the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress the strike, killing 34 and injuring many more. Using the point of view of the Marikana miners, Miners Shot Down follows the strike from day one, showing the courageous but isolated fight waged by a group of low-paid workers against the combined forces of the mining company Lonmin, the ANC government and their allies in the National Union of Mineworkers.
Who directed Miners Shot Down?
Miners Shot Down was directed by Rehad Desai.
Who stars in Miners Shot Down?
The principal cast of Miners Shot Down includes Not specified.
When was Miners Shot Down released and how long is it?
Miners Shot Down was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.