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Deep Dive: Miners Shot Down (2024)

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Miners Shot Down
Miners Shot Down is a documentary that examines the Marikana Massacre, a significant event in South African labor history. Directed by Rehad Desai, the film provides an in-depth look at the events leading up to the massacre, where police killed 34 miners during a strike in 2012. The film captures the tensions between the miners, their demands for better wages, and the response from law enforcement. The documentary not only recounts the tragic events but also reflects on the wider effects for South Africa's socio-political landscape. It presents firsthand accounts and testimonies that reveal the impact of the massacre on the community and the nation as a whole. The tagline, 'South Africa will never be the same,' encapsulates the film's assertion of the lasting effects of this tragedy.

Why Watch

  • •See the aftermath of the Marikana Massacre.
  • •Meet the miners fighting for better wages.
  • •Find out how the event changed South Africa.

Did You Know

•The film won an International Emmy in 2015.
•The Marikana Massacre occurred in 2012, resulting in 34 deaths.
•Miners Shot Down was directed by Rehad Desai.

Perfect For

Labor rights activistsSouth African history buffsDocumentary film enthusiasts