Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom (1987)

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A film made by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) that depicts workers using song and dance as a form of resistance. A radical "workers' culture" was a major element of 1970s and 1980s insurgent trade unionism in South Africa.

Director: Laurence Dworkin, Brian Tilley, Mokonenyana Molete
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: COSATU, VNS
Country: South Africa
Language: English, Sotho, Xhosa, isiZulu
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Laurence Dworkin, Brian Tilley, Mokonenyana Molete

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom about?
A film made by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) that depicts workers using song and dance as a form of resistance. A radical "workers' culture" was a major element of 1970s and 1980s insurgent trade unionism in South Africa.
Who directed Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom?
Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom was directed by Laurence Dworkin, Brian Tilley, Mokonenyana Molete.
How long is Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom?
Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
Where was Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom produced?
Zilima Ziya Etshini: Compelling Freedom was produced in South Africa.