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The Sun Will Rise

Shot secretly in 1982, this film documents the story of young members of the African National Congress, sentenced to death or to life imprisonment in South Africa for their activities to end apartheid. Interviews the parents they left behind when they fled the country to join the liberation movement after the Soweto uprising, talks to student leaders and trade unionists, and addresses the question of armed struggle in South Africa.

Release DateFebruary 23, 1985
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Sun Will Rise
Runtime 36min
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Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesIcarus FilmsInternational Defense and Aid Fund