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The Giant is Falling

20161h 17mRehad Desai
IMDb 6.8

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The film documents the key political issues in recent years in South Africa that have marked the demise of the African National Congress (ANC). These include the Marikana massacre in August 2012, whereby 34 striking miners were gunned down by the ANC government's police force. Rehad Desai documented this historic event in his 2013 film MINERS SHOT DOWN. He refers to the incident once again in his latest film and shows how the ANC is undermining its close connections to the trade unions it set up as a freedom movement under Nelson Mandela, and how students have also turned on the party to protest against tuition fees under the motto #FeesMustFall. The film's compelling footage unmasks the cynical despotism of corrupt president Jacob Zuma, who is chiefly responsible for the ANC's demise and its catastrophic losses at the most recent elections. It also introduces opposition movements that are challenging his now-untenable position.

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Students' MovementSouth AfricaCorrupt Politician

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What is The Giant is Falling (2016) about?

The film documents the key political issues in recent years in South Africa that have marked the demise of the African National Congress (ANC). These include the Marikana massacre in August 2012, whereby 34 striking miners were gunned down by the ANC government's police force. Rehad Desai documented this historic event in his 2013 film MINERS SHOT DOWN. He refers to the incident once again in his…

Who stars in The Giant is Falling?

The Giant is Falling stars Jacob Zuma (himself), Julius Malema (himself). The film was directed by Rehad Desai.

How long is The Giant is Falling?

The Giant is Falling has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

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The Giant is Falling holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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