Shap Shap + The Friendship Bench

Shap Shap + The Friendship Bench

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Official selection of the South African Film Festival. SHAP SHAP: After a challenging childhood with his grandmother in a remote village, 13-year-old Mmusi sets off to the township in search of his father. Instead, he’s taken in by a strict Jehovah’s Witness, whose unyielding beliefs leave him feeling out of place. THE FRIENDSHIP BENCH: (Documentary) In a country ravaged by generational trauma, a psychiatrist trains grandmothers to treat depression within their communities. NOTE: The film uses both English and Shona, with English being the primary language.

  • running time: 104 mins
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