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Fezeka's Voice
Production Company Ciel Productions/All Living Things
Number of Programmes 77min feature documentary
Year of production 2009
The members of the Fezeka High School Choir are typical adolescents with starry aspirations, dynamic energy and a healthy measure of teenage angst. The award winning national champions are however, learners at a school situated in one of the most deprived areas in South Africa. The township of Gugulethu suffers many of the pathologies created by poverty; dysfunctions the teens consider normal.
Choir master Phumi Tsewu is however determined to uplift his wards by imbuing them with confidence, self belief and an unwavering faith in their own futures. His efforts are rewarded when the choir is invited to perform in England as part of the Salisbury International Arts Festival.
The film follows the group as they embark on a journey of a lifetime, a journey Phumi believes will provide the kids with a deeper understanding of their worth.
Fezeka's Voice received it's world premiere at the Tri Continental Film Festival in Johannesburg on Sept 12th and has since received the audience award for Best International Documentary.
Filmed, edited and directed by: Holly Lubbock
Producers: Katherine Crawley, JoAnne Fishburn
Facilities used at Azimuth: Online, Grading, Audio Dubbing
Online Editor/Colourist: Neil Hatton
Audio Dubbing Mixer: Ken Williams
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