Rough Aunties (2008)
Fearless, feisty and resolute, the "Rough Aunties" are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. This newest documentary by internationally acclaimed director Kim Longinotto (SISTERS IN LAW, DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE) follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.
- Date of release
- 2008-11-23
- TMDB
- 5.7 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Kim Longinotto
Interesting facts
- Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary
Rough Aunties is a 2008 documentary film directed by Kim Longinotto about a group of 5 women of Operation Bobbi Bear who protect and care for abused, neglected and forgotten children in Durban, South Africa. It was produced by Teddy Leifer and Paul Taylor.
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