Summary 'Billy Elliot with sax meets Buena Vista Social Club in Cape Town, South Africa.' 13-Year-old Felix dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, Zweli, of the famous Bozza Boys Band. His mother, Lindiwe, hates jazz, which she blames for Zweli's death. Because of alcohol, he died before her youngest son was born. Felix's world is turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to a prestigious school. Wanting to prove himself, he auditions for the school concert, but he can't read music. Two aging ex-Bozza Boys give Felix a cash course on the saxophone and teach him about his musical roots and his father's past. Through Felix's determination, his mother Lindiwe is able to forgive her late husband and celebrate Felix's musical talent. View more details
Directed : Roberta Durrant
Written : Shirley Johnston
Stars : Thapelo Mofokeng Hlayani Junior Mabasa Linda Sokhulu Royston Stoffels
Genres : Comedy Drama Family Music
Release date : Sep 12, 2013
Countries of origin : South Africa
Language : English
Filming locations : Cape Town, South Africa
Production companies : Penguin Films
Summary 'Billy Elliot with sax meets Buena Vista Social Club in Cape Town, South Africa.' 13-Year-old Felix dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, Zweli, of the famous Bozza Boys Band. His mother, Lindiwe, hates jazz, which she blames for Zweli's death. Because of alcohol, he died before her youngest son was born. Felix's world is turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to a prestigious school. Wanting to prove himself, he auditions for the school concert, but he can't read music. Two aging ex-Bozza Boys give Felix a cash course on the saxophone and teach him about his musical roots and his father's past. Through Felix's determination, his mother Lindiwe is able to forgive her late husband and celebrate Felix's musical talent. View more details
Genres : Comedy Drama Family Music
Release date : Sep 12, 2013
Countries of origin : South Africa
Language : English
Filming locations : Cape Town, South Africa
Production companies : Penguin Films
