Born Into Struggle (2004)
In this documentary, the filmmaker Rehad Desai takes us on an intimate journey mapped out by the scars etched into his family's life from having a father who was intensely involved in politics. Barney Desai was a political activist during South Africa's struggle for freedom, yet as a father he was absent emotionally. Rehad spent most of his young life in exile and became politically active himself. On this intensely personal journey into his past, Rehad realizes he is following in his fathers footsteps as he reviews his relationship with his own estranged teenage son.
Director: Rehad Desai
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: April 28, 2004
Cast
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Born Into Struggle about?
- In this documentary, the filmmaker Rehad Desai takes us on an intimate journey mapped out by the scars etched into his family's life from having a father who was intensely involved in politics. Barney Desai was a political activist during South Africa's struggle for freedom, yet as a father he was absent emotionally. Rehad spent most of his young life in exile and became politically active himself. On this intensely personal journey into his past, Rehad realizes he is following in his fathers footsteps as he reviews his relationship with his own estranged teenage son.
- Who directed Born Into Struggle?
- Born Into Struggle was directed by Rehad Desai.
- Who stars in Born Into Struggle?
- Born Into Struggle stars Rehad Desai.
- How long is Born Into Struggle?
- Born Into Struggle has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- Where was Born Into Struggle produced?
- Born Into Struggle was produced in South Africa.