Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today (2018)

Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today (2018) poster

Since its adoption in June 1955 by the Congress movement, the Freedom Charter has been the key political document that acted as a beacon and source of inspiration in the liberation struggle against Apartheid. It was reputedly the main source that informed democratic South Africa’s liberal constitution and a constant reference point for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and rival political parties that it spawned since 1994, all claiming the Freedom Charter’s legacy. Freedom Isn’t Free assesses the history and role of the charter, especially in relation to key political and socio-economic aspects of developments in South Africa up to the present period. It includes rare archival footage with interviews of a cross-section of outspoken influential South Africans.

Director: Martin Jansen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kyle Shepherd
Editing: Ashika Sato
Production: Workers’ World Media Productions
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

capitalism, politics, freedom, socialism, south africa, apartheid, constitution, johannesburg, south africa, anc (african national congress), nelson mandela, economics, democracy, colonialism, labor union, student protest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today about?
Since its adoption in June 1955 by the Congress movement, the Freedom Charter has been the key political document that acted as a beacon and source of inspiration in the liberation struggle against Apartheid. It was reputedly the main source that informed democratic South Africa’s liberal constitution and a constant reference point for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and rival political parties that it spawned since 1994, all claiming the Freedom Charter’s legacy. Freedom Isn’t Free assesses the history and role of the charter, especially in relation to key political and socio-economic aspects of developments in South Africa up to the present period. It includes rare archival footage with interviews of a cross-section of outspoken influential South Africans.
Who directed Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today?
Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today was directed by Martin Jansen.
Who stars in Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today?
Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today stars Faniswa Yisa.
How long is Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today?
Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today?
Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today is a Documentary film.
Where was Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today produced?
Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today was produced in South Africa.
What are the themes of Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today?
The themes of Freedom Isn't Free — The Freedom Charter Today include: Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.