Banned (2024) by Naledi Bogacwi
I have recently seen its premiere at the Durban International Film Festival in July 2024. Banned (2024) by Naledi Bogacwi . The feature length documentary tells a story of South Africa’s past on issue of censorship and film industry. The film interviews the older generation of actors and filmmakers of South africa, including A Scheme producers, theatre makers as well as actresses who have contributed greatly on the industry. Notable icons such as Abigail Kubheka, Gcina Mhlophe, Mbongeni Ngema and others, appear to reflect on their experiences as thespians under influx control and Group Areas Act laws. The story is based on work the filmmaker has done as a film lecturer. She was appointed to design a curriculum in African Cinema(s) in one of the South African institutions where she worked as a film lecturer. She mentions how she initially wanted to write a Masters research under the same theme as the film. Unfortunately, the proposal to look at racial cinema was not well received, and
