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198558 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Two Rivers

198558 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A poet and writer travels from his village in the south of South Africa to Johannesburg, revealing the roots of the apartheid conflict.

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A poet and writer travels from his village in the south of South Africa to Johannesburg, revealing the roots of the apartheid conflict.

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Rakasha Ratshitanga narrates from his village in South Africa, tracing a path to Johannesburg. He discusses the apartheid conflict, focusing on the political, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to the nation's unrest. The film presents a personal perspective on the struggles faced by his country during this turbulent time. It runs for 58 minutes and was released in 1985.

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