Edit Four Productions – 24mins
Gregory Aldridge, Katherine .V. Robinson, Camalita Naicker & Zikhona Tshona
A toxic epidemic is destroying the lives of many in Chatsworth, Durban. Sugars is a highly addictive drug derived from heroin which has extremely painful withdrawal symptoms. We expose the devastating truth of how the community of Chatsworth is being destroyed by this drug and see the realities addicts endure for their next hit.
sugar high – wmv | sugar high – flash
Tripod Production – 24mins
Robyn McCormick, Phumzile Manana, Laura Wener
In South Africa, thousands of children are abandoned every year through poverty, coupled with drug and alcohol abuse. Traditionally, it is the policy to keep babies with their biological mothers but this is not always in the best interests of the child. This documentary reveals, through the lives of untraditional South African families, that this is not always the best option. Sometimes, mother does not know best.
mother knows best – wmv | mother knows best – flash
Camalita Naicker – 5min
A young learner in Groutville, KZN reflects on his life and future. He is troubled by the loss of his parents and the impact their deaths have on his life. This is the story confronting many young child-headed households.
abazali abasekho – flash | abazali – lo wmv
Robyn McCormick – 5min
Am Bodach (Gaelic for “The Old Man”) explores the universal experience of residents of an old-age home. Ronnie Smith sits in the Grahamstown home’s small courtyard as though waiting for something.Three poems by Don Maclennan povide a rich text to filter his day.
am-bodach – flash |
am bodach – hi-res | am bodach – lo res
Paul Harris – 5min
An Afrikaans Reggae band, based in Greyton, Western Cape, use their music to inspire the local community to unite to tackle their issues of drugs, crime and unemployment. In return the band members win respect and understanding from the community for their Rastafarian beliefs and culture.
community conquered – flash | community conquered – hi res
Gregory Aldridge – 5mins
Feel it is gone? This documentary investigates post world cup emotions asking specific questions of the viewer. The character takes you through an investigation of your thoughts regarding the 2010 World Cup while offering you a subtle, dry comedic look at the ordeal of the competition and the events that followed the tournament.