The cruelty and brutality of power-hungry factions of the society today was portrayed with stark reality. Skilful direction, accomplished acting and a carefully crafted script brought home the effectiveness of the seeds of doubt and change that a policy of peace and redemption could sew in the midst of uninhibited slaughter.
We witnessed the homely relationships of a group of poor, ordinary African citizens living under a field of corrugated iron sheets, carrying water and their bare feet in sun-bleached sand. We understood the emotions of these family-loving people as beautiful poignant singing developed and changed into fantastic rhythmic climaxes of communal ebullience. Pulsating feet and drums, vital uninhibited dance movements and potent full harmony choruses filled the plot with magnetic intensity.
The clicking sounds of the Xhosa language with English subtitles beneath, the clam confidence of Jesus, the magnificent scenery of the African continent, lighting and special effects that stirred the imagination and the fat controllers in their luxury suites all contributed to a highly effective telling of this powerful story.
