Maids and Madams (1985)
Over a million black women live in a state of domestic bondage, underpaid, working long hours, at the mercy of draconian laws which separate them from their own families. This powerful 1985 documentary, shot in South Africa, examines the tragedy of Apartheid through the complex relationship between a black household worker and her white employer. This domestic situation is a microcosm of the situation at large.
Director: Mira Hamermesh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: June 22, 1985
Screenplay
Music: Rosalie Coopman
Cinematography: Cliff Bestall, Brain Tilly
Editing: Terry Twigg
Production: Associated Film Productions, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mira Hamermesh
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maids and Madams about?
- Over a million black women live in a state of domestic bondage, underpaid, working long hours, at the mercy of draconian laws which separate them from their own families. This powerful 1985 documentary, shot in South Africa, examines the tragedy of Apartheid through the complex relationship between a black household worker and her white employer. This domestic situation is a microcosm of the situation at large.
- Who directed Maids and Madams?
- Maids and Madams was directed by Mira Hamermesh.
- How long is Maids and Madams?
- Maids and Madams has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Maids and Madams?
- Maids and Madams is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maids and Madams produced?
- Maids and Madams was produced in United Kingdom.