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ZA COM MR-F-041
Title
In Darkest Hollywood : [Filmography]
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- 1994 (Creation)
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Known as Peter Frank Davis is an American filmmaker, author, novelist and journalist. His film Hearts and Minds, about American military action in Vietnam, won the Best Feature Documentary Academy Award in 1974.
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This two-part series examines the role of cinema in both supporting and attacking apartheid. It questions Hollywood’s commitment to racial stereo types and reluctance to depict black heroes. Among those appearing are: Lewis Nkosi, Zakes Mokae, Sir Richard Attenborough, Lonel Rogosin, Thomas Mogotlane, Andre Brink, Euzhan Palcy. Nelson Mandela in archive footage.
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Available from Villon Films
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- English
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CREDITS
Peter Davis - Production - Directed & Produced by
Daniel Riesenfeld - Production - Directed by
Villon Films - Production - Produced by
Peter Davis - Production - Directed & Produced by
Daniel Riesenfeld - Production - Directed by
Villon Films - Production - Produced by
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DETAILS
Category: Documentary
Type: Film
Date: Released 1994
Duration: 112 minutes
Colour or B/W: Colour
Sound: Yes
Language: English
Category: Documentary
Type: Film
Date: Released 1994
Duration: 112 minutes
Colour or B/W: Colour
Sound: Yes
Language: English