Main Reef Road (1999)
Since the days of Apartheid, Main Reef Road has linked Johannesburg, its suburbs, and the outlying villages and gold mines of the region. Now the people of means flee the more remote reaches of the Road for the suburbs. Who remains along this once heavily travelled highway? Who slaves for the mining companies today? Filmmaker Nic Hofmeyr takes to the road to meet them. South Africa's history echoes in their stories, and in the very landscape.
Director: Nic Hofmeyr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: June 25, 1999
Cast
- Nic Hofmeyr - Himself
Cinematography: Nic Hofmeyr
Editing: Desi Heynacker
Production: African Bandits
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
highway, johannesburg, south africa, road trip, gold mine, gold miner, gauteng, miners, south african
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Main Reef Road about?
- Since the days of Apartheid, Main Reef Road has linked Johannesburg, its suburbs, and the outlying villages and gold mines of the region. Now the people of means flee the more remote reaches of the Road for the suburbs. Who remains along this once heavily travelled highway? Who slaves for the mining companies today? Filmmaker Nic Hofmeyr takes to the road to meet them. South Africa's history echoes in their stories, and in the very landscape.
- Who directed Main Reef Road?
- Main Reef Road was directed by Nic Hofmeyr.
- Who stars in Main Reef Road?
- Main Reef Road stars Nic Hofmeyr.
- How long is Main Reef Road?
- Main Reef Road has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Main Reef Road?
- Main Reef Road is a Documentary film.
- Where was Main Reef Road produced?
- Main Reef Road was produced in South Africa.