Mother City
“A Daring Urban Revolution in a City Breathtakingly Beautiful and Brutal”
Overview
Filmed over six years, Mother City follows the David versus Goliath battle as activists and domestic workers take on property power and politics in Cape Town – a city still disfigured by spatial apartheid 30 years into democracy. The story begins when the government sells a school, meant for affordable housing, to a private developer. Set against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, this intimate and at times funny narrative documentary charts Nkosikhona (Face) Swartbooi leading a defiant war against government and property developers – on the streets, in the supreme court and in parliament.
Top-billed cast
- NNkosikhona Swartbooi
Crew
- Directors
- Miki Redelinghuys, Pearlie Joubert
- Producers
- Zikethiwe Ngcobo, Miki Redelinghuys, Pearlie Joubert
Frequently asked questions
What is Mother City rated?
Mother City does not yet have enough audience votes for a stable rating.
Who directed Mother City?
Mother City was directed by Miki Redelinghuys, Pearlie Joubert.
When was Mother City released?
Mother City was released in 2024.
