Hillbrow Kids
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Hammon, Michael, director.
- Language
- Afrikaans.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Germany, 1999.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (94 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004168
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- A group of street children living in Hillbrow, Johannesburg are talking about the harsh realities of life in post-apartheid South Africa. Many of these children come from the townships that still bear the scars of apartheid's policies. Unlike their parents, these children are not prepared to be part of the meek majority of have-nots. Poverty, alcoholism, broken families and brutality drive them to the streets of cities like Johannesburg to try and improve their lot. And, indeed, sometimes they are lucky. Then they feel strong, courageous and independent - after a strong dose of glue-sniffing - whilst they stare with longing at the wealth parading past them on the pavements of Johannesburg. Vusi, Shadrack, Bheki, Silas, Jane, the protagonists of this film, are children such as these who roam the streets, hoping and waiting for the lucky break. Alone, totally dependent on their own resources, they and many others like them fight against all odds for the fulfillment of their modest little dreams. But in their search for a happier life, they are in the process of losing what is left of their future.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Soros Documentary Fund
- Library Special Collection
- Soros Documentary Fund
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2552 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2552 (HU_OSA_00004168.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |