One Take Grace (2021)

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“I want to talk to you,” says a female voice, over a close-up of the speaker’s resolute face. And so begins the story of 58-year-old Mothiba Grace Bapela, a Black South African woman who, like many others, has had a tough life. Early on in One Take Grace we see Bapela cleaning a toilet in somebody’s house. It’s a significant scene, because she’s always worked in the service of other people. She rarely saw her own children, who were raised by her mother. When she was able to, she pursued a career as an actor.

Director: Lindiwe Matshikiza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:
Country: South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Take Grace about?
“I want to talk to you,” says a female voice, over a close-up of the speaker’s resolute face. And so begins the story of 58-year-old Mothiba Grace Bapela, a Black South African woman who, like many others, has had a tough life. Early on in One Take Grace we see Bapela cleaning a toilet in somebody’s house. It’s a significant scene, because she’s always worked in the service of other people. She rarely saw her own children, who were raised by her mother. When she was able to, she pursued a career as an actor.
Who directed One Take Grace?
One Take Grace was directed by Lindiwe Matshikiza.
How long is One Take Grace?
One Take Grace has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is One Take Grace?
One Take Grace is a Documentary film.
Where was One Take Grace produced?
One Take Grace was produced in South Africa.