Come Back Africa (1959) - The Big Sound Film Festival

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Come Back Africa (1959) - The Big Sound Film Festival

Name: Come Back Africa (1959) - The Big Sound Film Festival
Start: 2026-11-09T16:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-09T18:15:00.000Z
Location: Bertha House Bioscope, Mowbray

Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6:15 PMBertha House Bioscope, Mowbray · Cape Town

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Monday, 9 November — Come Back Africa (1959)
A clandestinely filmed portrait of life under apartheid, following a young Zulu migrant worker navigating Johannesburg’s mines, pass laws, and racial oppression. The film also contains snapshots of Sophiatown - including a memorable appearance by Miriam Makeba.
Director: Lionel Rogosin
Event Details:?? Venue: Bertha House Bioscope, Mowbray?? Dates: Every Monday — 9, 16, 23, 30 November 2026?? Time: 6:15 PM??? Admission: All screenings R40 to attend, tickets available via Quicket. Catering is provided.
For media inquiries, partnerships, or more information, please contact:?? [email protected]?? Follow @wordofmouthonline.co.za and @surplusradicalbookshop on Instagram for updates.
Presented by:Word of Mouth & Surplus Radical BookshopThe Big Sound Film Festival - South African Jazz and Resistance

Where

Bertha House Bioscope, Mowbray

67 Main Rd, Mowbray, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa, Cape Town

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