Shield and Spear
7.7
In the changing political climate of South Africa a revolution is taking place as artists, musicians and designers tackle issues of politics, race and history. This newest film by director Petter Ringbom follows some of the most recognized artists in South Africa today, exploring what it means to live and work in the new democracy. Artist Brett Murray’s painted caricature of South African president Jacob Zuma results in a lawsuit and death threats. Photographer and activist Zanele Muholi’s work exposes hate crimes in the LGBT community. The Smarteez design collective creates international styles while running a free after-school program for kids. Musician Xander Ferreira of Gazelle parades on stage as a character based on an archetypal African dictator. Shield and Spear presents intimate stories about the artists, art, music, identity, race and freedom of expression in South Africa 20 years into democracy.
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Cast
19 people
Petter Ringbom
Christophe Charlier
Floyd Avenue
Floyd Avenue
Alysa Nahmias
Charl Blignaut
Charl Blignaut
Milisuthando Bongela
Milisuthando Bongela
Jan-Henri Booyens
Jan-Henri Booyens
Marquise Stillwell
Xander Ferreira
Xander Ferreira
Yolanda Fyrus
Yolanda Fyrus
Lloyd Gedye
Ferial Haffajee
Ferial Haffajee
Petter Ringbom Director
United States release August 5, 2014
Production
Opendox
Production
Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
Canada · April 27, 2014
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
United States · August 5, 2014
Film Society of Lincoln Center
Australia
October 18, 2014 · Antenna Documentary Festival
Norway
October 12, 2014 · Film fra sør
South Africa
July 21, 2014 · Durban International Film Festival
Sweden
January 30, 2015 · Göteborg Film Festival
United Kingdom
June 13, 2014 · Theatrical
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