Die Ongetemde Stem (2022)
Thirty years after the abolition of apartheid, discrimination and racial inequality are still present in the Afrikaans music industry. Despite the fact that Afrikaans was used to establish a dominant white supremacy, the origin of Afrikaans lies in the colored communities of South Africa. The documentary reveals how the nationalist white elite used Afrikaans to divide people and how contributions by colored people to the Afrikaans music industry are still overlooked.
Director: Riku Lätti, Gideon Breytenbach
Release Date: May 12, 2022
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Ongetemde Stem about?
- Thirty years after the abolition of apartheid, discrimination and racial inequality are still present in the Afrikaans music industry. Despite the fact that Afrikaans was used to establish a dominant white supremacy, the origin of Afrikaans lies in the colored communities of South Africa. The documentary reveals how the nationalist white elite used Afrikaans to divide people and how contributions by colored people to the Afrikaans music industry are still overlooked.
- Who directed Die Ongetemde Stem?
- Die Ongetemde Stem was directed by Riku Lätti, Gideon Breytenbach.
- Where was Die Ongetemde Stem produced?
- Die Ongetemde Stem was produced in South Africa.