Afro Visionary Movie Nights
Mon Jun 16, 14:00 - Tue Jun 17, 00:00
AFRIKAN FREEDOM STATION
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AFRO VISIONARY MOVIE NIGHTS PRESENTS: YOUTH DAY EDITION
UPRIZE! - A Film That Shook the System ??
This Youth Day, we honour the fierce spirit of South Africa’s youth with a powerful screening of UPRISE!, the acclaimed documentary by Sfiso Khanyile.
SYNOPSIS
On June 16, 1976, hundreds of schoolchildren in Soweto bravely took to the streets to protest the forced use of Afrikaans in schools. By nightfall, over 200 had been killed by the apartheid regime.
UPRIZE! revisits this historic moment—through the voices of artists, writers, musicians, teachers, and student leaders who lit the spark. More than a film, it’s a tribute to youth courage and a mirror to today’s continued fight for justice and education.
ON THE DECKS
• Maria McCloy brings revolutionary vibes with a bold, unforgettable set.
• DJ RobThaBanker from Collectors’ Radio closes the night with soul-shifting selections that bring the energy full circle.
POST-FILM Q&A
Director Sfiso Khanyile will be in attendance for an intimate conversation after the screening.
EVENT DETAILS
Film: UPRIZE! by Sfiso Khanyile
Live DJ Sets: Maria McCloy + DJ
RobThaBanka (Collectors’ Radio)
Q&A: With the Director
Venue: Afrikan Freedom Station
Time: From 14:00
Tickets: R50 (children under 18) R150 students + R200 general entry (includes welcome drink + popcorn)
SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!!!