Can Themba’s life, writing, teaching, the ecstasies and anxieties are relived through the voices of his former students, mentees, colleagues and public intellectuals. This dynamic and edifying documentary deftly weaves together elements of Themba’s life and career, recreating the sparkle and pathos of Sophiatown and the Drum era. Can Themba: The Teacher in the Newsroom is an essential and highly entertaining piece of history told with admirable erudition.
Production Credits
Executive Producer: Siphiwo Mahala
Co-Directors: Siphiwo Mahala & Wiseman Mabusela
Interviewees:
Anne Themba – Wife
Ahmed Kathrada – Liberation Struggle Activist
Don Mattera – Poet and Former Journalist
Joe Thloloe – Mentee & Former National Press Ombudsman
Juby Mayet – Mentee & Former Drum Journalist
Jurgen Schadeberg – Photographer & Former Colleague at Drum
Keorapetse Kgositsile – National Poet Laureate
Mangosuthu Buthelezi – Former Schoolmate
Mbulelo Mzamane – Writer & Former Student
Mothobi Mutloatse – Playwright & Publisher
Muxe Nkondo – Academic & Former Student
Lindiwe Mabuza – Mentee & Former Diplomat
Nadine Gordimer – Nobel Laureate for Literature
Njabulo S. Ndebele – Writer & Academic
Parks Mangena – Friend & Former Journalist
Peter Magubane – Photographer & Former Colleague at Drum
Pitika Ntuli –Mentee and Sculptor
Sol Rachilo – Former Student
Featuring:
Sello Maake kaNcube as Can Themba
- Venue: Olive Schreiner
- Location: Monument Building
- Programme type: Curated Programme
- Genre: Film
- Duration: 60 mins
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Ages:
10+
There are no performances for this show.
