Summary: The plot centers on students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to apartheid; the story is told from the point of view of an ambitious school girl actress-activist named Sarafina. She feels shame at her mother's acceptance of her role as domestic servant in a white household in apartheid South Africa, and inspires her peers to rise up in protest (Wikipedia)

Genres: Drama, Musical

Country: France, South Africa, UK, USA

Directed By: Darrell Roodt

Written By: Mbongeni Ngema

Starring: Miriam Makeba, Whoopi Goldberg, John Kani, Leleti Khumalo, Dumisani Dlamini, Mbongeni Ngema

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