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Born Into Struggle

Born Into Struggle

20041h 14m

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Released

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2004

Runtime

1h 14m

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In this documentary, the filmmaker Rehad Desai takes us on an intimate journey mapped out by the scars etched into his family's life from having a father who was intensely involved in politics. Barney Desai was a political activist during South Africa's struggle for freedom, yet as a father he was absent emotionally. Rehad spent most of his young life in exile and became politically active himself. On this intensely personal journey into his past, Rehad realizes he is following in his fathers footsteps as he reviews his relationship with his own estranged teenage son.

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Apr 28, 2004
Director
Rehad Desai
Rehad Desai
Production Countries
South Africa

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Rehad Desai

Rehad Desai

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