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The 2012 documentary , directed by Dara Kell and Christopher Nizza, explores the legacy of Nelson Mandela through the eyes of three young activists—Mazwi, Zama, and Mnikelo—as they fight forced evictions in Durban's informal settlements. Film Summary & Plot

When the South African government began enacting the "Slums Act" to eradicate shantytowns, residents of Durban's informal settlements formed the movement ("people of the shacks") to resist. Dear Mandela YIFY

The three protagonists took their case to South Africa's Constitutional Court to challenge the legality of the evictions. The 2012 documentary , directed by Dara Kell

Critics have praised the film for its raw, unsentimental look at "new apartheid"—the economic inequality persisting decades after formal racial segregation ended. Critics have praised the film for its raw,

Reviewers noted its evocative cinematography and the complex political questions it raises regarding the ANC's current leadership.

The film won the Best Documentary and Grand Chameleon Award at the 2012 Brooklyn Film Festival . Where to Watch Legally