| Description |
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital ; digital sound. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned with optional French and Spanish subtitles. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| Note |
Musical; songs in English and Zulu. |
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Based on the play by Mbongeni Ngema. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1992. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Whoopi Goldberg, Miriam Makeba, John Kani, Mbongeni Ngema, Leleti Khumalo. |
| Credits |
Photography, Mark Vicente ; production designer, David Barkham ; editors, Peter Hollywood, Sarah Thomas ; music and lyrics, Mbongeni Ngema ; additional songs, Hugh Masekela ; music score, Stanley Meyers. |
| Summary |
In a world where truth is forbidden, an inspiring teacher dares to instill in her students lessons not found in schoolbooks. In doing so, she challenges their freedom and hers. |
| Subject |
Apartheid -- South Africa -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Teachers -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Singh, Anant, 1956-
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Roodt, Darrell.
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Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-
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Makeba, Miriam.
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Kani, John.
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Ngema, Mbongeni.
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Khumalo, Leleti.
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Hollywood Pictures.
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Miramax Films.
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Distant Horizon (Firm)
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Ideal Films.
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Videovision Enterprises.
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Films Ariane.
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Vanguard Films.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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| ISBN |
0788836064 |
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9780788836060 |
| Standard No. |
786936182620 |
| Music No. |
26283 Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
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