Has Socialism Failed Us? (2000)
"Has Socialism Failed Us?" (2000) is a frank and critical insider look at the South African Communist Party (SACP). This riveting documentary offers an informed view of the history of SACP and the problems and challenges that it faces in the post-1990 period and the future. It traces its beginnings amongst the white working class, the decades-long influence of the former Soviet Union, its alliance with the ANC and the political fall-out symbolised by the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Director: Rehad Desai
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Production: SAC, Film Resource Unit
Country: South Africa
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Has Socialism Failed Us? about?
- "Has Socialism Failed Us?" (2000) is a frank and critical insider look at the South African Communist Party (SACP). This riveting documentary offers an informed view of the history of SACP and the problems and challenges that it faces in the post-1990 period and the future. It traces its beginnings amongst the white working class, the decades-long influence of the former Soviet Union, its alliance with the ANC and the political fall-out symbolised by the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
- Who directed Has Socialism Failed Us??
- Has Socialism Failed Us? was directed by Rehad Desai.
- How long is Has Socialism Failed Us??
- Has Socialism Failed Us? has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- Where was Has Socialism Failed Us? produced?
- Has Socialism Failed Us? was produced in South Africa.