Summaries

The indoctrination of Gerrit Wolfaardt is complete: his family traditions, history, culture- even his church-have taught him that black South Africans are a cancer in the land. Under the eye of prominent members of the government and military, Gerrit develops a diabolical plan to rid South Africa of its "black danger." Before his plans can be carried out, he meets two people who will put him on a collision course with his future: Celeste, an open-minded University student, and Peter Lekota, a pastor who challenges Gerrit's prejudice. His "final solution" meets its greatest obstacle when Gerrit realizes he is wrong. The Persecutor becomes the Peacemaker and begins to seek reconciliation between whites and blacks. However, in the turbulent last days of apartheid, there are those who doubt his transformation. One such person is Moses Moremi, whom Gerrit had once violently attacked. In the end, it is Moses who must choose between peace and bloodshed.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • south africa
  • forgiveness
  • racial reconciliation
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
Release date Nov 12, 2001
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English Afrikaans Xhosa
Filming locations Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Production companies Integrity Media Messenger Films

Box office

Budget $1500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 42m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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