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1948

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1948 (2017)
Directed by Ken Sibanda. The South African National Party comes into power in 1948 and embarks on a Nazi policy of segregated Apartheid. A cafe owner, Tony Mzila, is caught up in the new laws.
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The South African National Party comes into power in 1948 and embarks on a Nazi policy of segregated Apartheid. A cafe owner, Tony Mzila, is caught up in the new laws.The South African National Party comes into power in 1948 and embarks on a Nazi policy of segregated Apartheid. A cafe owner, Tony Mzila, is caught up in the new laws.The South African National Party comes into power in 1948 and embarks on a Nazi policy of segregated Apartheid. A cafe owner, Tony Mzila, is caught up in the new laws.

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    • Michael Chabler
    • Victoria Freire
    • Rachel Leah
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      • Victoria Freire
      • Rachel Leah
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    Michael Chabler
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    • Thandeka Danzile
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      Based on the play, "The Tragic Circumstances of 1948," by Ken Sibanda.

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      • January 18, 2017 (United States)
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      • English
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      • Proteus Films
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      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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