Gumboots
Synopsis
Revel in the body's ability to make music with Gumboots, a group of performers who use their voices along with percussion instruments to tell the story of black South African coalminers. The oppressed miners, who wore black boots (or gumboots), were not allowed to speak to each other while in the mines. In response, they devised a communication system using their gumboots and ankle shackles.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aubrey Powell
- Original Title
- Gumboots
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aubrey Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Aubrey Powell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gumboots
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What is Gumboots about?
Revel in the body's ability to make music with Gumboots, a group of performers who use their voices along with percussion instruments to tell the story of black South African coalminers. The oppressed miners, who wore black boots (or gumboots), were not allowed to speak to each other while in the mines. In response, they devised a communication system using their gumboots and ankle shackles.
Who directed Gumboots?
Gumboots was directed by Aubrey Powell.
Who stars in Gumboots?
The principal cast of Gumboots includes Not specified.
When was Gumboots released and how long is it?
Gumboots was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.