Shield and Spear (2014)
89 min
In the changing political climate of South Africa a revolution is taking place as artists, musicians and designers tackle issues of politics, race and history. This newest film by director Petter Ringbom follows some of the most recognized artists in South Africa today, exploring what it means to live and work in the new democracy. Artist Brett Murray’s painted caricature of South African president Jacob Zuma results in a lawsuit and death threats. Photographer and activist Zanele Muholi’s work exposes hate crimes in the LGBT community. The Smarteez design collective creates international styles while running a free after-school program for kids. Musician Xander Ferreira of Gazelle parades on stage as a character based on an archetypal African dictator. Shield and Spear presents intimate stories about the artists, art, music, identity, race and freedom of expression in South Africa 20 years into democracy.
- Release date
- June 13, 2014
- Country of origin
- Not yet available · likely United States (estimated from cast and crew)
Cast
- Floyd Avenue as Self
- Charl Blignaut as Self
- Milisuthando Bongela as Self
- Jan-Henri Booyens as Self
- Xander Ferreira as Self
- Yolanda Fyrus as Self
- Lloyd Gedye
- Ferial Haffajee as Self
- Hunter Kennedy as Self
- Atiyyah Khan as Self
Crew
- Petter Ringbom · Director
- Petter Ringbom · Writer
- Alysa Nahmias · Producer
- Petter Ringbom · Producer
- Petter Ringbom · Cinematographer
- Petter Ringbom · Editor