Movie Description
You Have Struck a Rock!
(1981)Overview
You Have Struck A Rock! commemorates the special contribution of South African women to the success of the anti-apartheid struggle. It recovers the remarkable "women's campaigns" of the 1950s against the hated pass system. This massive, non-violent civil disobedience movement was only finally crushed by the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the banning of anti-apartheid organizations. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Dora Tamana and other leaders recall this struggle and their imprisonment and banning. Yet they remain undaunted, demonstrating the South African proverb: "When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock."
Featured Crew
- Director : Deborah May
- Writer : Diana Boernstein,Deborah May
- Editor : Deborah May
- Cast : Lilian Ngoyi,Dora Tamana,Helen Joseph,Amina Cachalia,Frances Baard,Letta Mbulu
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleYou Have Struck a Rock!
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 28m
Genres
- Documentary
