2013

S2.E1 ∙ Albie Sachs: Beautiful Sacrifice

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-Apartheid activist, Albie Sachs, talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn during a portrait sitting about the meaning of fairness and democracy, as well as his role in ensuring these values are enshrined in South Africa.

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S2.E2 ∙ Imtiaz Sooliman: The Good Doctor

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn during a portrait sitting about his work in the world's disaster zones; his view that, regardless of race, religion or geography, humankind is one nation.

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S2.E3 ∙ Herman Mashaba: Black Like Us

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Herman Mashaba, founder of Black Like Me - a leading haircare brand - talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about his determination to rise above his circumstances and his ongoing dedication to helping others do the same.

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S2.E4 ∙ Frene Ginwala: The Speaker

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Frene Ginwala, former Speaker at the National Assembly, talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about how she helped struggle leaders into exile during Apartheid, her role as the first speaker in South Africa's democratic parliament, and her multifaceted career.

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S2.E5 ∙ Francois Pienaar: 43 Million South Africans

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Francois Pienaar, former Springbok rugby captain, talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about the unifying effect of sport and its importance to society; his relationship with Nelson Mandela, and how South Africa's triumph at the 1995 Rugby World Cup helped to heal a divided nation.

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S2.E6 ∙ Grace Masuku: Of the Earth

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Educationist, conservationist and environmentalist Grace Masuku shares with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn the early influences that shaped her understanding of the importance of nature, and how man cannot live separately from the land. She also explains how this interconnectedness extends to create a web of community, and discusses her philosophy that true happiness is simply accepting these connections, and your own role within them.

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S2.E7 ∙ Pops Mohammed-Jan: In the Beginning

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Acclaimed musician and producer Pops Mohamed discusses culture and tradition with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn, explaining how he came to protect indigenous music as his contribution to the struggle against Apartheid, and why he believes we cannot have a future if we don't appreciate our past.

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S2.E8 ∙ Kitty Phetla: The Black Swan

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Award-winning ballerina, choreographer and model Kitty Phetla talks with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about her journey from Soweto onto the world's stages, and performing one of the most iconic roles - The Dying Swan - for former president Nelson Mandela.

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S2.E9 ∙ James Matthews: The Dissident Poet

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

James Matthews, known as the Dissident Poet, talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about his District Six childhood, establishing his own publishing and art galleries during the Apartheid era, and using words as a weapon.

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S2.E10 ∙ Tebello Nyokong: The Shepherdess

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Scientist, researcher and Rhodes University professor Tebello Nyokong talks with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about how she went from shepherding sheep to become one of Africa's pre-eminent scientists.

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S2.E11 ∙ Pieter Dirk Uys: Piet-a-Boo!

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys talks to renowned filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about growing up under apartheid, the birth of his alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout, and how South Africa's favourite socialite and political activist continues to tackle issues in the 'new' South Africa.

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S2.E12 ∙ Pregs Govender: A Balanced Life

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Pregs Govender, human rights and gender activist talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about her 30-year career devoted to women's emancipation and equality and her continued dedication to the fight against racism, the ills of capitalism as well as prejudice and gender inequality after 20 years of democracy.

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S2.E13 ∙ Lucas Radebe: The Chief

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Lucas Radebe takes Filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn on a journey across a soccer pitch telling stories of his 70 appearances for the South African national side Bafana Bafana and making headlines when he captained Leeds United, being the first black South African to captain an English side in the English Premier League.

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S2.E14 ∙ Zubeida Jaffer: The Full Report

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Zubeida Jaffer discusses her career as a journalist and an activist who was a key figure in the struggle movement in the Western Cape during Apartheid. She talks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about her journey as a journalist who always seeks to uncover the truth and give people who can't extend their own voices an outlet by which to share and express their views, opinions and thoughts.

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S2.E15 ∙ Anant Singh: Durban to Hollywood

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

In an intimate conversation with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn, Anant Singh talks about his life as a film producer. With a passion for film, he is a pioneer in the South African filmmaking industry.

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S2.E16 ∙ Jill Farrant: Resurrected

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Distinguished scientist Jill Farrant shares with filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn her incredible journey of discovery on a river bed to finding a solution to world problems, like food security, with her resurrection plants.

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S2.E17 ∙ Peter Magubane: A Thousand Words

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Filmmaker and photographer Adrian Stern talks to Peter Magubane about his career as an internationally acclaimed photographer taking him into the heart of the anti-apartheid defiance campaigns and treason trials. Today he concentrates on documenting post-apartheid culture and publishing books on this.

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S2.E18 ∙ Zanele Situ: Against All Odds

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Zanele Situ speaks to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about growing up in rural Transkei and being struck down by TB at the age of 12. The disease left both her legs paralysed but she was determined not to let that get her down. Overcoming great adversity she became the first black South African female athlete to win a Paralympic gold medal at the Sydney Games in 2000.

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S2.E19 ∙ Miriam Tlali: Her Story

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Miriam Tlali shares her life story with Filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about being the first black female author in South Africa to publish a novel. Tlali accomplished this despite being denied education at the university of her choice due to racial predispositions. In this film she discusses her love of the classics, Thackeray and Dickens, and the incredible power of storytelling in unveiling the truth.

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S2.E20 ∙ Taddy Blecher: What Wouldn't You Know?

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Taddy Blecher talks candidly to Filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about how education is dealing with fundamental attitudes of hearts and minds; the need to awaken what is inside us and unleash the passion, focusing on our greatness - sharing the message that every student is a genius waiting to happen.

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S2.E21 ∙ Sandra Prinsloo: In Black & White

Tue, Apr 22, 2014

Sandra Prinsloo chats to filmmaker and photographer Adrian Steirn about her stage and film career which spans a period of 45 years. She describes her love of acting, which has led to a stellar reputation as an outstanding actress in many countries including England, France, Germany and the United States.

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