ROUGH AUNTIES | Women Make Movies | Clip 2

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Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (SISTERS IN LAW, DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption, and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities. Neither politics, nor social or racial divisions stand a chance against the united force of the women. Once again Longinotto has managed to bring us an intimate portrait of change from Africa, this time from post-apartheid South Africa, a nation being transformed with hope and energy into a new democracy.

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Education

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• Rough
• Aunties
• Kim
• Longinotto
• South
• Africa
• Women
• Make
• Movies
• Feminist
• Documentary
• IDFA
• Bobbi
• Bear
• Durban
• violence
• poverty
• racism
• democracy
• Women's
• rights

[AutumnHippie]

I stumbled across the full documentary just a few weeks ago and I was completely overwhelmed by what I saw. These women do such amazing work that I just don't know what to say about it.

It absolutely motivated me to help them in any way I can, and I'm even thinking of going there myself one day.

[KrisMTL]

WOW..

[TheUndisclosedInfo]

I was fortunate to have seen this compelling documentary with my mother, several of my teenage brothers, and younger sister.Some scenes such as the one shown in this clip were troubling as well as motivating for me to contribute monetarily and work with organizations such as Bobbi Bear.

[pang5]

Good lord, you're good people. Bless you.

[taron28]

I came tumbling back down to earth last night watching it.

[yeardogone]

I saw this documentary last night and was overwhelmed by the extraordinary women of Bobbi Bear. If you haven't seen this, I urge you to. Write to your local TV stations and ask for it to be screened. My words cannot express the respect and admiration I feel for this organisation. Peace.