You Have Struck a Rock! (1981)

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You Have Struck A Rock! commemorates the special contribution of South African women to the success of the anti-apartheid struggle. It recovers the remarkable "women's campaigns" of the 1950s against the hated pass system. This massive, non-violent civil disobedience movement was only finally crushed by the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the banning of anti-apartheid organizations. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Dora Tamana and other leaders recall this struggle and their imprisonment and banning. Yet they remain undaunted, demonstrating the South African proverb: "When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock."

Director: Deborah May
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Deborah May
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Feminist Movement and Women's Rights

Keywords

police brutality, feminism, south africa, sexism, racism, colonialism, anti-apartheid, women's rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is You Have Struck a Rock! about?
You Have Struck A Rock! commemorates the special contribution of South African women to the success of the anti-apartheid struggle. It recovers the remarkable "women's campaigns" of the 1950s against the hated pass system. This massive, non-violent civil disobedience movement was only finally crushed by the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and the banning of anti-apartheid organizations. Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Dora Tamana and other leaders recall this struggle and their imprisonment and banning. Yet they remain undaunted, demonstrating the South African proverb: "When you have touched a woman, you have struck a rock."
Who directed You Have Struck a Rock!?
You Have Struck a Rock! was directed by Deborah May.
Who stars in You Have Struck a Rock!?
You Have Struck a Rock! stars Lilian Ngoyi, Dora Tamana, Helen Joseph, Amina Cachalia, Frances Baard, Letta Mbulu.
How long is You Have Struck a Rock!?
You Have Struck a Rock! has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is You Have Struck a Rock!?
You Have Struck a Rock! is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of You Have Struck a Rock!?
The themes of You Have Struck a Rock! include: Feminist Movement and Women's Rights.