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Voices of Sarafina [VHS]

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I watched this movie in History class last week, it was one of the best movies i have seen. And it's hard to get a high school class to all watch a movie without falling asleep, but this one is one that kept everyone awake, it was very educational learning how people were really treated and what kind of life they lived. I would definately recommend this movie to anyone.

The tale of an African girl back in the days when Africa was in so much turmoil. It explains life for the teenagers who suffered much during those times. Gives us, as African-Americans who grew up not knowing such hard times a sense of reality and pride.

A moving documentary based on the lives of children in South Africa. Expect the truth. Unadulterated and moving. A good film to show your children.

I watched this video some years ago, and even now, I remember how much I learned from it, and how much I enjoyed it, as well as how much I wept for the sorrows of the young cast members. Sarafina itself is a tale of the terrible history of apartheid, and this video, with interviews from the cast, all from South Africa (all of whom were first-hand witnesses to the horrors perpetrated by the former government) is even more affecting than the musical or the movie. I can't think of any reason not to buy or watch this poignant, moving film. I can only say that you'll be very sorry if you don't.

I saw this video in 1988 on TV and recorded it on on my Beta. Don't laugh...I knew I would want to watch it again and share it with my children and now I can share it with my grandchildren. It has a message that is expressed in a delightfully entertaining way. I am having it transferred onto DVD. The Music is wonderful and fun. The seller (Eric) from PA was great in processing and shipping my order and then following up with an email to ask about my satisfaction. I am very happy!!!!