African Odysseys

Commemorating Marikana

A day of films and talks reflecting on the 2012 massacre of mineworkers in Marikana, South Africa.

Join us for a day of films and talks as we reflect on the tragic 2012 massacre of mineworkers in Marikana, South Africa. Co-chairs from Marikana Solidarity are: Amanda Latimer (Kingston University) and Cecil Gutzmore (retired activist and academic). Films screening include:

Miners Shot Down

  • Director

    Rehad Desai

  • South Africa 2014. 86min

An acclaimed and compelling documentary about the Marikana massacre.

Winnie

  • Director

    Pascale Lamche

  • South Africa 2017. 98min

An account of the life and struggle of Winnie Mandela, the extraordinary anti-apartheid activist.

Blue Notes and Exiled Voices

  • Director

    Imruh Bakari

  • UK 1992. 59min

An affectionate portrait of exiled South African musicians in London, featuring Louis Moholo, Pinise Saul and Hugh Masekela.

Tickets £10.

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