'Freedom Square And Back Of The Moon', video recording of a documentary programme about the destruction of Sophiatown, 1987
Television documentary about the destruction of a mixed-race community, Sophiatown, by the apartheid government and the re-location of its residents. Includes archive footage and contributions from writers, musicians, ex-gangsters and campaigners, including Anthony Sampson, Trevor Huddleston, Nadine Gordimer, Fikile Bam and Joe Mogotsi. Produced by Free Film-Makers, directed by Angus Gibson and broadcast on Channel Four in 1987. Video cassette labelled by Sampson, 'Sophiatown'.
Running time 00.56.46 hours.
Dates
- Creation: 1987
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Closed.
Shelfmark
MS. Sampson dep. 264/1
Existence and Location of Copies
The video has been digitized as MS. Sampson digital 56.
Physical Facet
Format: VHS video cassette
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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