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Reviewers describe it as a "powerful, timely, and brilliant examination" of post-apartheid struggles.

Their activism led to violent retaliation, including a midnight attack on their settlement that forced some of the leaders into hiding. Critical Reception Dear Mandela YIFY

Reviewers noted its evocative cinematography and the complex political questions it raises regarding the ANC's current leadership. Reviewers describe it as a "powerful, timely, and

The 2012 documentary , directed by Dara Kell and Christopher Nizza, explores the legacy of Nelson Mandela through the eyes of three young activists—Mazwi, Zama, and Mnikelo—as they fight forced evictions in Durban's informal settlements. Film Summary & Plot The 2012 documentary , directed by Dara Kell

When the South African government began enacting the "Slums Act" to eradicate shantytowns, residents of Durban's informal settlements formed the movement ("people of the shacks") to resist.

The film highlights the irony of the African National Congress (ANC)—the party of Nelson Mandela—overseeing the eviction of poor Black South Africans from their homes.

Critics have praised the film for its raw, unsentimental look at "new apartheid"—the economic inequality persisting decades after formal racial segregation ended.