Shield and Spear
Art, music, and freedom of expression in South Africa today.
- Website
- Official Website
Overview
- Genre
- Arts, Music, Society, Culture, and Human Rights
- Synopsis
An artist paints a caricature of South African president Jacob Zuma that provokes a lawsuit, death threats and a massive street protest. Around this incident, Shield and Spear explores a constellation of stories about identity, art, race, and freedom of expression in South Africa, twenty years into democracy.
- Stage
- finished
Credits
- Alysa Nahmias ... Producer
- Petter Ringbom ... Director, Producer, Cinematographer & Editor
- Marquise Stillwell ... Executive Producer
- Christophe Charlier ... Executive Producer
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- May Fly, Openbox, LeCastle
- Country
- United States
- Years of Production
- 2012-2014
- Locations
- South Africa
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2014
- Festivals
- Hot Docs
- Language
- English
Photos
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