A Moffie Called Simon
Two years in jail reflect the struggles faced by Simon Nkodi, a black gay activist in South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement.
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Two years in jail reflect the struggles faced by Simon Nkodi, a black gay activist in South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement.
Synopsis
Simon Nkodi, a black gay activist and student leader in South Africa, spent two years in jail for his opposition to apartheid. A Moffie Called Simon combines found footage with Nkodi's letters to his lover, Ray, a Canadian gay journalist. These letters reveal their emotional bond amid the political turmoil of the 1980s. The film connects the anti-apartheid movement with the fight for gay liberation, reflecting the struggles faced by those advocating for change during a critical period in history.
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