History Uncut: Manenberg
In the 1980’s the Afravision Video Collective was formed to offer a realistic perspective of the troubles around South Africa and neighbouring countries. Due to its content, much of this footage has never been shown. History Uncut is the footage as it was filmed, with no narrative, but its uncut format allows the viewer to absorb this history without prejudice.
In 1989, to coincide with the white-only general elections, a mass national campaign of defiance was launched in the form of a stay-away. Confined to an upstairs room, this footage follows the state’s retribution. Arrogant police prowl the streets, wielding shamboks and firing birdshot indiscriminately into the increasingly irate crowds who gather and erect barricades.
Courtesy of Afravision Video Collective.
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