Opening the Encounters documentary festival in South Africa, the film has received international praise.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
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On at Cape Town Pride, Melanie Chait’s documentary is about her life partner Nancy Diuguid.
The 1988 murder of the exiled ANC leader has never been solved – but by raising awareness and targeting core viewers, the film aims to help change that.
A tide of ‘the feels’ buoyed the underdog documentary to an Oscar win – but the local industry will need to focus on where international gains are most needed.
