You Have Struck a Rock!
Synopsis
You Have Struck A Rock! commemorates the special contribution of South African women to the success of the anti-apartheid struggle. It recovers the remarkable "women's campaigns" of the 1950s against the hated pass system. This massive, non-violent civil disobedience movement was only finally crushed by the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the banning of anti-apartheid organizations. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Dora Tamana and other leaders recall this struggle and their imprisonment and banning. Yet they remain undaunted, demonstrating the South African proverb: "When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock."
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- Director
- Deborah May
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Boernstein, Deborah May
- Original Title
- You Have Struck a Rock!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
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Deborah May
Diana Boernstein, Deborah May
Deborah May
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Diana Boernstein
Writer
Deborah May
Director
Deborah May
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Deborah May
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What is You Have Struck a Rock! about?
You Have Struck A Rock! commemorates the special contribution of South African women to the success of the anti-apartheid struggle. It recovers the remarkable "women's campaigns" of the 1950s against the hated pass system. This massive, non-violent civil disobedience movement was only finally crushed by the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the banning of anti-apartheid organizations. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Dora Tamana and other leaders recall this struggle and their imprisonment and banning. Yet they remain undaunted, demonstrating the South African proverb: "When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock."
Who directed You Have Struck a Rock!?
You Have Struck a Rock! was directed by Deborah May.
Who stars in You Have Struck a Rock!?
The principal cast of You Have Struck a Rock! includes Lilian Ngoyi, Dora Tamana, Helen Joseph, Amina Cachalia, Frances Baard.
When was You Have Struck a Rock! released and how long is it?
You Have Struck a Rock! was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 28m.