Tracks Across Sand (2012)

In sixteen chapters containing four and a half hours of materials, Tracks Across Sand offers a unique chance to travel to the edge of the Kalahari, to a struggle for indigenous rights, and into the heart of contemporary South Africa. Driven from their lands, forced into a life of destitution, and denied the right even to speak their own languages, the ‡Khomani San fight for their heritage. Culled from over 130 hours of video recorded between 1996 and 2010, Tracks presents a unique record of the ‡Khomani San, bringing together the story of Africa's first Bushman claim, from preparation through to ten years after the claim was granted. Seen through the eyes and told in the words of the ‡Khomani San themselves, this film chronicles the struggle for indigenous rights by a people who are defying a history that has attempted and failed to make them disappear.

Director: Hugh Brody
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 270 min
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Cinematography: Kirk Tougas, Jonathan Bloom
Editing: Haida Paul
Production: HR Brody, Face To Face Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $196,455
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tracks Across Sand about?
In sixteen chapters containing four and a half hours of materials, Tracks Across Sand offers a unique chance to travel to the edge of the Kalahari, to a struggle for indigenous rights, and into the heart of contemporary South Africa. Driven from their lands, forced into a life of destitution, and denied the right even to speak their own languages, the ‡Khomani San fight for their heritage. Culled from over 130 hours of video recorded between 1996 and 2010, Tracks presents a unique record of the ‡Khomani San, bringing together the story of Africa's first Bushman claim, from preparation through to ten years after the claim was granted. Seen through the eyes and told in the words of the ‡Khomani San themselves, this film chronicles the struggle for indigenous rights by a people who are defying a history that has attempted and failed to make them disappear.
Who directed Tracks Across Sand?
Tracks Across Sand was directed by Hugh Brody.
How long is Tracks Across Sand?
Tracks Across Sand has a runtime of 4h 30m (270 minutes).
What genre is Tracks Across Sand?
Tracks Across Sand is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Tracks Across Sand?
Tracks Across Sand had a budget of $196,455.
Where was Tracks Across Sand produced?
Tracks Across Sand was produced in Canada.