Plot Summary

"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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Banned
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Gcina Mhlophe as Self

Gcina Mhlophe

Self

Abigail Kubeka as Self

Abigail Kubeka

Self

Sol Rachilo as Self

Sol Rachilo

Self

Mbongeni Ngema as Self

Mbongeni Ngema

Self

Malcolm Purkey as Self

Malcolm Purkey

Self

Kgotso Nkhatho as Self

Kgotso Nkhatho

Self

Mercy Pakela as Self

Mercy Pakela

Self

Production Companies

Trial by Media logoTrial by Media
The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa logoThe National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa
Gauteng Film Commision logoGauteng Film Commision