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Alison

  • 2016
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.7K
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Christia Visser and Alison Botha in Alison (2016)
Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.
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Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tal... Read allRaped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.

  • Director
    • Uga Carlini
  • Writer
    • Uga Carlini
  • Stars
    • Christia Visser
    • Alison Botha
    • Tiaan Eilerd
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Uga Carlini
    • Writer
      • Uga Carlini
    • Stars
      • Christia Visser
      • Alison Botha
      • Tiaan Eilerd
    • 25User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Christia Visser
    Christia Visser
    • Young Alison
    Alison Botha
    • Self
    Tiaan Eilerd
    • Self
    • (as Dr. Tiaan Eilerd)
    De Klerk Oelofse
    • Perpetrator #2
    Zak Hendrikz
    • Perpetrator #1
    Francois Maree
    • Young Tiaan Eilerd
    Judge Chris Jansen
    • Self
    • (as Judge Johan Jansen)
    Marianne Thamm
    • Self
    Dennis Vidulin
    • Extra
    Sophia Carlini
    • Extra
    Lara Carlini
    • Extra
    Lindi Bredenhann
    • Extra
    Melvin Humpel
    • Self
    • (as Melvin Humple)
    Oakley de Bruijn
    • Extra
    Levi de Bruijn
    • Extra
    Alex Jekwa
    • Extra
    Karl van Lith
    • Extra
    Anthony Leak
    • Extra
    • Director
      • Uga Carlini
    • Writer
      • Uga Carlini
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    8belindab-68173

    As good as the book

    I heard Alison live many years ago when she was in Empangeni doing a talk, what an incredible story, I purchased the book and was hooked, every time I need some inspiration I go back to the book and read it again.

    This movie is just WOW, it is graphic about what happened it's based on fact. I can not imagine how she survived this attack but the movie allows you to hear Alison talk about what happened in her own words and and connect with all the people that assisted her.

    Its a must watch!
    8bestfootie

    Incredible story, well told

    Watched on Prime as a random watch. What a fascinating story. I went to school with a girl who had the same last name too and was also South African.

    I couldn't believe what Alison went through and somehow, with the help of G-d, survived such a horrific ordeal with the fight of a warrior.

    This film had both my partner and I gasping at times as we couldn't believe it, it was almost too eerily fantastical. The ending almost made me throw my TV through my glass paneling. I resisted the urge with the ultimate outcome.
    10pr-36

    So you don't believe in miracles?

    Alison's story shows the viewer the worst and best of human nature - and in no uncertain terms. Graphic, disturbing and emotional, Alison's incredible story is required viewing, but viewer discretion is definitely advised.
    10honeybloggs-69648

    Inspiring , horrific and satisfying .

    I could not watch those monsters commit the actual crime . It was too graphic for me . However , I did watch the rest of the story. I found what she said after she survived inspiring . I also am of the same opinion as Alison that we do not value ourselves . We measure our success by our careers and the amount of wealth we have , rather than the people we are .

    It is a miracle that Alison survived, Call it an act of G-D . Alison is a strong , courageous woman. A woman to be admired. I hope those 'men ' never get parole .
    8biskybisk666

    Horrific and Beautiful all in one.

    What Alison went through is one of the most terrifying ordeals I have ever heard of and I watch a lot of Crime Documentaries. Her recovery and her strength is truly beautiful to see. A really well made Documentary about a truly inspirational Human Being.

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      Alison Botha: I will never drive in a car without locking the doors. I will never again watch a film without marveling at every camera angle and the lighting and knowing how many people are in the room watching the person voice her thoughts. I will never again stop myself from crying when I feel the need. I will never again see a butterfly without taking it as a sign just for me.

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      From the album "Fall Awake"

      Courtesy of ARC Music Productions International"

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2016 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Элисон
    • Production company
      • Towerkop Creations
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
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