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20186 minPG-13doc-short

Le Toit

20186 minPG-13doc-short

Four young people recount their participation in a riot sparked by the rape of Theo Luhaka by a police officer.

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Four young people recount their participation in a riot sparked by the rape of Theo Luhaka by a police officer.

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Rayane Mcirdi

Rayane Mcirdidirector

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On the roof of the Genêt complex, four young people discuss their involvement in a riot. This unrest followed the rape of Theo Luhaka by a police officer. The participants share their experiences and emotions during the events that unfolded. Their accounts provide insight into the tensions that erupted in response to the incident. The documentary lasts six minutes and captures a moment of social upheaval in a specific community.

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