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ROUGH AUNTIES
“Unnerves and inspires in equal measure.” David Ng, Sundance Film Festival
“****Stars. Compelling non-fiction story telling. Very well crafted.” Mathius Mack Gertz, Film Arcade
Director: Kim Longinotto
Executive Producer: Peter Dale
Producer: Teddy Leifer, Paul Taylor
Assistant Producer: Rebecca Lloyd Evans
Editor: Ollie Huddleston
Sound: Mary Milton
The Women: Mildred, Studla, Thuli, Jackie, Eureka
Genre: Documentary
Synopsis:Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (SISTERS IN LAW, DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities. Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of the women. Once again Longinotto has managed to bring us an intimate portrait of change from Africa, this time from post-apartheid South Africa, a nation being transformed with hope and energy into a new democracy
www.roughaunties.com
Screening:Saturday • Academy Art Museum • 10:00am • 103min
Sponsor: Easton Market Square
SINGLE SCREENING
$8 – available before Sat., 9/19 • $10 at the door
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