Final Solution
“Hate was the problem, forgiveness was the answer”
The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt is complete: his family traditions, history, culture- even his church-have taught him that black South Africans are a cancer in the land. Under the eye of prominent members of the government and military, Gerrit develops a diabolical plan to rid South Africa of its "black danger." Before his plans can be carried out, he meets two people who will put him on a collision course with his future: Celeste, an open-minded University student, and Peter Lekota, a pastor who challenges Gerrit's prejudice. His "final solution" meets its greatest obstacle when Gerrit realizes he is wrong. The Persecutor becomes the Peacemaker and begins to seek reconciliation between whites and blacks. However, in the turbulent last days of apartheid, there are those who doubt his transformation. One such person is Moses Moremi, whom Gerrit had once violently attacked. In the end, it is Moses who must choose between peace and bloodshed.
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Cast
18 people
Cristobal Krusen Director
Budget $1.5M · United States release September 18, 2002 · Languages Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
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Budget
$1,500,000
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Afrikaans · English · Xhosa
Release dates
South Africa · August 1, 2001
Theatrical
United States · September 18, 2002
Bismarck, North Dakota
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