Song of Africa
(2014, original release: 1951)

Nonfiction

eVideo

Provider: Kanopy

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1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 60 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound

ISBN/ISSN
1084099
LANGUAGE
English
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A fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band. The South African production and distribution company African Films followed up the success of Zonk! with Song of Africa. This is a fantasy tale about a young Zulu who leaves his village to go to the city, falls in love with the new music he hears there, and returns home to form a Zulu jazz band which then goes to the city to compete with other bands, and comes out on top. As in the earlier films, the impact of American jazz and popular music is enormous. Like African Jim and Zonk!, Song of Africa draws on the best talent from the townships. Director Emil Nofal and director of photography Dave Millin ensure high production values, making it an above-average B-movie. Directed by Emil Nofal

Originally produced by Villon Films in 1951

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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