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Sarafina!

She was their teacher. They were her hope.

1992 · PG-13 · 1h 57m

Directed by Darrell James Roodt

6.2

TMDB audience score
49 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

A Soweto schoolgirl named Sarafina is galvanized to protest apartheid after her teacher is arrested for her activism, leading her to join the student resistance movement.

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Official options in the United States:

Free

  • Hoopla

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  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Leleti Khumalo
    Sarafina

  • Whoopi Goldberg
    Mary Masembuko

  • John Kani
    School Principal

  • Miriam Makeba
    Angelina

  • Mary Twala
    Sarafina's Grandmother

  • Dumisani Dlamini
    Crocodile

  • Mbongeni Ngema
    Sabela

  • Tertius Meintjes
    Lieutenant Bloem

  • Robert Whitehead
    Interrogator

  • Greg Latter
    Policeman

  • Nicky Rebelo
    Soldier

  • James Whyle
    Soldier

  • Michelle Bestbier
    Mrs. Hendricks

  • Patrick Ndlovu
    Victor Gumede

  • Somizi Mhlongo
    Fire

  • Sipho Kunene
    Guitar

  • Nhlanhla Ngema
    Stimela

  • Faca Khulu
    Eddie