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Main Reef Road

19991h 28mNic Hofmeyr

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Since the days of Apartheid, Main Reef Road has linked Johannesburg, its suburbs, and the outlying villages and gold mines of the region. Now the people of means flee the more remote reaches of the Road for the suburbs. Who remains along this once heavily travelled highway? Who slaves for the mining companies today? Filmmaker Nic Hofmeyr takes to the road to meet them. South Africa's history echoes in their stories, and in the very landscape.

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HighwayJohannesburg, South AfricaRoad TripGold MineGold MinerGautengMinersSouth African

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What is Main Reef Road (1999) about?

Since the days of Apartheid, Main Reef Road has linked Johannesburg, its suburbs, and the outlying villages and gold mines of the region. Now the people of means flee the more remote reaches of the Road for the suburbs. Who remains along this once heavily travelled highway? Who slaves for the mining companies today? Filmmaker Nic Hofmeyr takes to the road to meet them. South Africa's history…

Who stars in Main Reef Road?

Main Reef Road stars Nic Hofmeyr (Himself). The film was directed by Nic Hofmeyr.

How long is Main Reef Road?

Main Reef Road has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

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