Here’s the trailer for Hopeville, a film that screened and won an “honorable mention” at the Pan African Film Festival this year.
The South African film was directed by John Trengove and stars Desmond Dube, Jody Abrahams, Jonathan Pienaar, Terry Pheto, Themba Ndaba and Junior Singo.
Film synopsis:
Hopeville tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son, Themba. When father & son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear & suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can pursue a swimming career, he is met with scepticism and resistance from the town’s authorities and its inhabitants. Through patience, determination and above all courage, Amos’ selfless act ripples through Hopeville, inspiring others to take action and to do what they know is right.
The South African film was directed by John Trengove and stars Desmond Dube, Jody Abrahams, Jonathan Pienaar, Terry Pheto, Themba Ndaba and Junior Singo.
Film synopsis:
Hopeville tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son, Themba. When father & son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear & suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can pursue a swimming career, he is met with scepticism and resistance from the town’s authorities and its inhabitants. Through patience, determination and above all courage, Amos’ selfless act ripples through Hopeville, inspiring others to take action and to do what they know is right.
- 3/27/2011
- by Cynthia
- ShadowAndAct
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