Cascade Festival Of African Films 2021: Discussion with Shameela Seedat, director of "Whispering Truth to Power"

Cascade Festival Of African Films 2021: Discussion with Shameela Seedat, director of Whispering Truth to Power

 

Shameela Seedat
South Africa/Netherlands
Whispering Truth to Power, 2018
Documentary

Whispering Truth to Power” tells the dramatic story of Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s first female Public Protector. It’s an official position similar to an Ombud. Madonsela fought against corruption amongst the country’s most powerful politicians at great personal cost.

The film is part portrait; we see her as a boss, mother, and public hero. It also plays out as a gripping political drama — Madonsela ends her last year in office with a dramatic final battle against the country’s President, who has been accused of colluding with a wealthy family to “capture the state.”

After Film Discussion for: Whispering Truth to Power
Renate Ray Mayer moderates a discussion with film director Shameela Seedat

 

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