Based on the play by Percy Mtwa, Bopha! is a powerful and moving tale set during the peak of modern South Africa's system of apartheid. Micah Mangena is a black sergeant in the police force, a man who has succeeded in his job by never questioning what he has been asked to do. It is only when Micah's son takes up the protest against oppression that he is finally forced to take a stand against the regime he has helped to keep propped up. find out more...

Set between 1968 and 1982, these standalone stories celebrate courage and community. From a group of activists taking on a seemingly hopeless battle against police persecution, to a teenager experiencing a blues party full of dance, danger and romance, they’re a powerful reminder of how brave individuals can spark change. Small Axe delivers a message our divided world needs to hear: even the most marginalised voices can challenge the most powerful.

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