Yizo Yizo - S02E11: Taking on Bra Gibb | Encounters Mega Archive/Library

Awards

NTVA Avanti Awards (2001) – Nominated: Best Drama Series

NTVA Avanti Awards (1999) – Winner: Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor – Drama Series

Venice Film Festival (2004) – Winner: Human Rights Film Network Award – Special Mention

Short
African


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Episode 11 of this popular and controversial educational youth series focuses on the role history plays in understanding present conflicts. Learners’ valuable skills and experiences are encouraged in the classroom. Zake’s car-wash business is thriving; he’s happy with Maggie and his soccer team is doing well when Captain Shai convinces him that he’s the only one who can bring down Bra Gibbs drug empire. Vuyani asks his class to examine the role their own communities played in the liberation struggle. Gunman gathers evidence about what really happened to his brother. Sika decides to keep the memory of Papa Action alive in school by becoming the Son of Papa and meets Papa Action in prison. A punchy, well-researched docu-drama that redefines the medium of educational TV.

Director Teboho Mahlatsi will introduce the screening.

Guests

Director: Teboho Mahlatsi


Previous Festivals

Venice Film Festival, Italy (2004)