Poster of Shungu: The Resilience of a People

Shungu: The Resilience of a People

Plot: Offers a glimpse of the challenges faced by a cross section of Zimbabweans at the height of political turmoil and economic meltdown. It documents the lives of a 30-something metalsmith - and opposition supporter - running his small business while facing political violence; a middle-aged widow - and staunch government supporter - trying to run a farm she took over from a white owner; a doctor working amid healthcare collapse while trying to maintain her middle-class lifestyle; and a young girl who endures continuous pain from an advanced case of Kaposi's Sarcoma without any basic medical treatment
Release Date: Sunday, November 1 2009
15 years ago
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Portrait of Saki MafundikwaSaki Mafundikwa
Saki Mafundikwa was
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as 'Director of Photography, Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Karen Marks MafundikwaKaren Marks Mafundikwa
Karen Marks Mafundikwa was
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as 'Writer, Producer'
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Portrait of Tichafa TongogaraTichafa Tongogara
Tichafa Tongogara was
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as 'Editor'
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