Symphony in Soweto

Summary Soweto. It was once a byword for oppression, suffering and squalor as South Africa's Apartheid policy sought to segregate and confine blacks to their own precincts. But Soweto has always had an unassailable spirit. It was home to Nelson Mandela before he was despatched to Robben Island prison for 27 years. It was home to the apartheid resistance - a force that ultimately couldn't be denied. Now, in a distinctly different South Africa, Soweto has transformed dramatically. Ritzy shopping malls, flashy cars rolling down the main street - there's money around. A new generation in Soweto enjoys a very different life and thanks to a remarkable woman and an amazing music program, it's possible some very gifted children will become world class musicians.

S23.E27 ∙ Symphony in Soweto

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Eric Campbell Sally Sara Stephanie March Mark Corcoran

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 22, 2014

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC ABC iView

Language : English

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Summary Soweto. It was once a byword for oppression, suffering and squalor as South Africa's Apartheid policy sought to segregate and confine blacks to their own precincts. But Soweto has always had an unassailable spirit. It was home to Nelson Mandela before he was despatched to Robben Island prison for 27 years. It was home to the apartheid resistance - a force that ultimately couldn't be denied. Now, in a distinctly different South Africa, Soweto has transformed dramatically. Ritzy shopping malls, flashy cars rolling down the main street - there's money around. A new generation in Soweto enjoys a very different life and thanks to a remarkable woman and an amazing music program, it's possible some very gifted children will become world class musicians.

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 22, 2014

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC ABC iView

Language : English

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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