Rough Aunties

Film

Title of the film Original title: Rough Aunties
English title: Rough Aunties
Hungarian title: Bevállalós nénikék

Production and shooting info Country of the production: United Kingdom - uk
Year of production: 2009
Year of shooting: 2009
Length of the film: 103 min
Colouring: colour
Recording format: HDV
Original language: English
Zulu
Language of subtitle: English

Description of the content Fearless, feisty and resolute, the “Rough Aunties” are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This latest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption, and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.

Credits Director: Kim Longinotto
Producer: Paul Taylor
Teddy Leifer
Cinematographer: Kim Longinotto
Editor: Ollie Huddleston
Sound: Mary Milton

Company / Institution Production: RISE films
Distributor: Women Make Movies

Ethnicity and locality Etnic group: South africans
Continent: South Africa
Country: South Africa - za
Location
(City, village, region, mountains, etc.): Durban

Tipology Type: non-fiction film
Form: documentary film

Related sciences

Keyword: disadvantage
children

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