Banned

"Banned" uncovers the compelling story of "Joe Bullet," a groundbreaking 1971 South African action thriller. As the first film to feature an all-black African cast, it faced immediate censorship upon its 1973 release. This documentary delves into the film's tumultuous history, featuring interviews with surviving cast members Abigail Kubeka and Sol Rachilo, producer Tony Van Der Merwe, and banned filmmaker Kevin Harris.

Cast

Gcina Mhlophe

Self

Abigail Kubeka

Self

Sol Rachilo

Self

Mbongeni Ngema

Self

Malcolm Purkey

Self

Kgotso Nkhatho

Self

Mercy Pakela

Self

Crew

Naledi Bogacwi

Director

Naledi Bogacwi

Writer

Vusi Africa

Producer

Tshepang Legabe

Editor

Tinus Smith

Sound Designer

Xolani Mkhabela

Director of Photography

Naledi Bogacwi

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

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