We are pleased to present a ‘work in progress’ about Cape Town’s Black River and the musicians who live along its banks. This is a hugely enjoyable exploration of musical styles and musicians’ fantasies.

Musings on the much-maligned river provide ingenious links between the four segments. Close-up camera work provides a feast of visual detail. Featured gigs include Penny Pinchers All Stars, Seventh Breed, The Honeymoon Suites, and Toyer Abrahams.

Extracts from The Black walked away with four Avanti Awards this year [1999]: a Silver in the Best Documentary category, and awards for camera, editing, and final mix. A 52-minute version is in post-production. Director Eddie Edwards will be present at the screening on Tuesday 22 June 1999 at 5.45 pm to answer questions from the audience.