Whispering Truth to Power

As South Africa's Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela's job is to expose corruption. With a calm voice, she takes on President Zuma, despite death threats and violent protests. Director Shameela Seedat follows Thuli Madonsela's last year as Public Protector. In the process, a portrait emerges of a society in turmoil, a struggle against corruption, and of the stubborn legacy of apartheid. A compelling and inspiring story of a courageous leader, outstanding lawyer, and single mother who stands up for the South African people to preserve the integrity of their democracy. "This is a deeply South African story, but one that feels very much in line with this current historical moment around the world." (Variety)

Keywords

  • Award Winning
  • Decolonize
  • Exclusive Docs: New Perspectives
  • Screen: Benelux
  • Sooner Exclusives
  • activism
  • Africa
  • civil society
  • corruption
  • politics
  • women

Actors

  • Thuli Madonsela

Director

  • Shameela Seedat

Documentary, Independent


1h 26min


12

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EN

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Netherlands
South Africa
2018
The South African public prosecutor Thuli Madonsela is taking on powerful opponents in politics.

The South African public prosecutor Thuli Madonsela is taking on powerful opponents in politics.


As South Africa's Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela's job is to expose corruption. With a calm voice, she takes on President Zuma, despite death threats and violent protests.


Director Shameela Seedat follows Thuli Madonsela's last year as Public Protector. In the process, a portrait emerges of a society in turmoil, a struggle against corruption, and of the stubborn legacy of apartheid. A compelling and inspiring story of a courageous leader, outstanding lawyer, and single mother who stands up for the South African people to preserve the integrity of their democracy.


"This is a deeply South African story, but one that feels very much in line with this current historical moment around the world." (Variety)

Cast & Crew