Black President
Synopsis
Exiled, yet internationally celebrated Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai's demons come to life as he tries to flee South Africa following increasingly fractious experiences on the Johannesburg art scene. His greatest demon “Black Guilt” is one he can never shake off, this burden of having to speak for his people. But Is this responsibility really a burden at all, or is it actually a superpower? Either way, will Kudzi ever be President of His Own State of Being?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale 2015 - Forum Expanded
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mpumelelo Mcata
- Screenplay & Story
- Mpumelelo Mcata, Anna Teeman
- Original Score
- João Orecchia
- Original Title
- Black President
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Shona, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- End Street Africa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mpumelelo Mcata
Mpumelelo Mcata, Anna Teeman
João Orecchia
Khalid Shamis
Anna Teeman
Department Leadership Roster
Mpumelelo Mcata
Director
Mpumelelo Mcata
Screenplay
Anna Teeman
Screenplay
Anna Teeman
Producer
Khalid Shamis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black President
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What is Black President about?
Exiled, yet internationally celebrated Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai's demons come to life as he tries to flee South Africa following increasingly fractious experiences on the Johannesburg art scene. His greatest demon “Black Guilt” is one he can never shake off, this burden of having to speak for his people. But Is this responsibility really a burden at all, or is it actually a superpower? Either way, will Kudzi ever be President of His Own State of Being?
Who directed Black President?
Black President was directed by Mpumelelo Mcata.
Who stars in Black President?
The principal cast of Black President includes Kudzanai Chiurai, Lindiwe Matshikiza, Zaki Ibrahim, Anna Teeman, Melissa Goba.
When was Black President released and how long is it?
Black President was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Black President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black President was composed by João Orecchia.