Sea Point Days
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Verster, François, director.
- Language
- English, Afrikaans.
- Published
- South Africa, 2008.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (90 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003332
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The Sea Point Promenade on the Cape Town waterfront was one of the earliest desegregated areas in post-apartheid South Africa. Under apartheid the public pools and promenade at Sea Point were reserved for whites only. Today, this gorgeous section of Cape Town hosts a lively mix of people that epitomizes the country’s diversity. François Verster reveals the nuances of a vibrant community in flux: the older white woman dismayed at the changes on the promenade; the teenage boys who come from the neighborhood nearby to enjoy the pool; the black alcoholic philosopher who sleeps on the beach; the white councilman, married to a “colored” woman, who tries to maintain peace and order in the city. Using largely cinematic vignettes the film explores issues of belonging, integration, nostalgia, happiness and identity in an ex-white South African neighborhood.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1708 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1708 (HU_OSA_00003332.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |