The Choir (trailer)

www.gilscrinefilms.com.au

Released in Australia by Gil Scrine Films.

South Africa in 1994 was in the grip of massive social change. The transition from dictatorship to democracy also ushered in a massive crime wave that rocked the country. The Choir explores the consequences of this social upheaval in the struggle for humanity and redemption through music in South Africas biggest prison. Shot over six years, the story follows a group of inmates led by wily ex-bank robber Coleman finding strength in the community of the prison choir. Coleman takes under his wing a rebellious and angry young prisoner, Jabulani Shabangu whose eventual release back onto the streets of Johannesburg is fraught with poverty and despair before his returned to prison. Under the tough love of the choirmaster, Jabulani learns to respect others and behave with discipline. Mirroring their homelands struggle to deal with the past and forge a new identity, The Choir is testament to the power of music and self-belief.

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Film & Animation

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• Documentary
• choir
• music
• South Africa
• prison
• Michael Davie
• redemption
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[mdiorgkm06]

I had the amazing pleasure to hear Mr. Davie speak this morning and was just overwhelmed by this wonderful story! :-) Thank you so much!

[dulcesperanza]

what an awe-inspiring film, so emotional, and the music was so powerful, it was sad to see that Jabulani passed.

exceptional film.

[Ecka0007]

I just watched this documentry tonight for the 1st time. And I was moved by the inmates of the choir competition competing against other prisons of south africa. A truely, inspiring, moving documentry. Well done.

[fredbob777]

great film

[islandgirl1990]

I was lucky enough to see this film for the first time last night. It is truly an awe inspiring, brilliant, exceptional piece of work...FANTASTIC!!!