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Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard

2012 · 102 min Documentary

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

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Year 2012
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Tony Palmer
Runtime 102 min.

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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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