This is National Wake
Synopsis
National Wake emerged in the late 1970s with anti-establishment ideals and a punk rock sound that won them a massive following within Johannesburg’s underground club scene. Their first and only record was banned by the country’s racist legal system and within a few years the group had disbanded. The two black members, brothers Punka and Gary Khoza, subsequently died tragically young. Eschewing talking heads for a dazzling audio-visual archive, including some great Super-8 footage, debut director Neff has forged a visceral portrait of a dissident group who were dedicated to the fight for racial freedom – a punk legacy that lives on through the band’s legend and its fans.
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- Director
- Mirissa Neff
- Original Title
- This is National Wake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- XTR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mirissa Neff
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Mirissa Neff
Director
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What is This is National Wake about?
National Wake emerged in the late 1970s with anti-establishment ideals and a punk rock sound that won them a massive following within Johannesburg’s underground club scene. Their first and only record was banned by the country’s racist legal system and within a few years the group had disbanded. The two black members, brothers Punka and Gary Khoza, subsequently died tragically young. Eschewing talking heads for a dazzling audio-visual archive, including some great Super-8 footage, debut director Neff has forged a visceral portrait of a dissident group who were dedicated to the fight for racial freedom – a punk legacy that lives on through the band’s legend and its fans.
Who directed This is National Wake?
This is National Wake was directed by Mirissa Neff.
Who stars in This is National Wake?
The principal cast of This is National Wake includes Gary Khoza, Punka Khoza, Ivan Kadey, Steve Moni, Mike Lebese.
When was This is National Wake released and how long is it?
This is National Wake was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.