Falls the Shadow: The Life and Times of Athol Fugard

Overview

Director Tony Palmer tells the incredible life story of Athol Fugard, the prolific playwright, novelist, and director who exposed the horrors of South Africa's apartheid system for the entire world to see. Interviews with Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, Yvonne Bryceland and others help to illuminate Fugard's remarkable legacy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 28, 2012

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Portobello Pictures,Sky Arts

Cast

Antony Sher,John Kani,Janet Suzman,Athol Fugard,Winston Ntshona,Ben Kingsley,Alan Rickman

Director

Tony Palmer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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