African Jim: Jim comes to Joburg

"The first film to star black South Africans, African Jim aka Jim Comes to Joburg captures the optimism and enthusiasm of post-war Africa, and a magical moment just prior to apartheid's crushing of all hope. Although the film reveals the pattronizing attitude of its white British producers...

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Other Authors: Swanson, Donald (Director), Rutherford, Erica 1923-2008 (Producer), Abednewah, Daniel (Actor), Rathebe, Dolly 1928-2004 (Actor)
Format: Video Software
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Johannesburg MNET c2009
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Summary:"The first film to star black South Africans, African Jim aka Jim Comes to Joburg captures the optimism and enthusiasm of post-war Africa, and a magical moment just prior to apartheid's crushing of all hope. Although the film reveals the pattronizing attitude of its white British producers, it is historic because of the sensational impact it had on black film audiences nationwide, and for propelling singer Dolly Rathebe into fame"--Container
Item Description:Orig.: Warrior Films Johannesburg, 1949
Physical Description:1 DVD, Ländercode 2, 50 Min. 12 cm

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