Sarafina!(1992)
She was their teacher. They were her hope.
Synopsis
A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.
Directed by Darrell James Roodt
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Cast
Leleti Khumalo
Sarafina
Whoopi Goldberg
Mary Masembuko
John Kani
School Principal
Miriam Makeba
Angelina
Mary Twala
Sarafina's Grandmother
Dumisani Dlamini
Crocodile
Mbongeni Ngema
Sabela
Tertius Meintjes
Lieutenant Bloem
Robert Whitehead
Interrogator
Greg Latter
Policeman
Nicky Rebelo
Soldier
James Whyle
Soldier
Michelle Bestbier
Mrs. Hendricks
Patrick Ndlovu
Victor Gumede
Somizi Mhlongo
Fire
Sipho Kunene
Guitar
Nhlanhla Ngema
Stimela
Faca Khulu
Eddie
Sarafina! — frequently asked questions
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Sarafina! is available to stream on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Sarafina! come out?+
Sarafina! was released in 1992.
How long is Sarafina!?+
Sarafina! runs for 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes).
Who directed Sarafina!?+
Sarafina! was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Sarafina!?+
Sarafina! stars Leleti Khumalo, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani, Miriam Makeba and Mary Twala.
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