Issues of Faith

  • Altered States

    Thousands of years ago, primordial man discovered a way to talk directly with the gods. By altering their state of consciousness, they could heal the sick, make rain and control the movement of animals. The film makes the connection between San trance dances and the rave scene, and features thought-provoking interviews. It includes unique and

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  • Isibande

    Isibande takes us on the spiritual journey of a young Amampondo woman and her family as they celebrate her coming of age. We see the completion of a lifecycle, as the older generation of women pass to their daughters and their community the knowledge of a rich cultural and spiritual heritage that will live into

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  • Music in Islam

    Muslims are divided by issue of whether music, in the celebration of Islam, is permitted or not. There are those who believe that music is not Halaal. Others see music, instrumentation, melody and lyrics as an expression of their devotion to God and a means of bringing Islam to the youth.

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  • The Second Wife

    The Second Wife reflects the experience of a polygamous Muslim couple in the Western Cape. The participants are frank and honest way in which they talk about the difficulties inherent in polygamy. Whilst Islamic Law permits polygamy, it is clear that justice should form an integral part of the decision to enter into a polygamous

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