Finally Home
Raised in the South African township of Zamelda, Johannes 'JoJo' Radebe faced prejudice as a young boy who was captivated by dance – and Barbies… rather than football and rugby, as was the norm among his peers. With the support of his mother, sister, and a dance coach who spotted his gift, he became a champion ballroom dancer and popular celebrity. Having been one of the professional dancers on the South African Strictly Come Dancing, he has appeared on the British version of the show since 2018.
Screenplay
- Johannes Radebe (Book)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Musical Spectacle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
south africa, township, musical, rags to riches, based on true story, coming of age, ballroom dancing, based on memoir or autobiography, lgbt teen, 1990s, dance show, 2000s, 2010s
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Finally Home about?
- Raised in the South African township of Zamelda, Johannes 'JoJo' Radebe faced prejudice as a young boy who was captivated by dance – and Barbies… rather than football and rugby, as was the norm among his peers. With the support of his mother, sister, and a dance coach who spotted his gift, he became a champion ballroom dancer and popular celebrity. Having been one of the professional dancers on the South African Strictly Come Dancing, he has appeared on the British version of the show since 2018.
- What genre is Finally Home?
- Finally Home is a Drama, Family, Music film.
- Where was Finally Home produced?
- Finally Home was produced in South Africa, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Finally Home?
- The themes of Finally Home include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Musical Spectacle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.