On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom

On Tiptoe: Gentle Steps to Freedom (2000)

09 Jun 2000 • Documentary, Music • 0h 58m
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This short film packs more emotion into 45+ minutes than most films pack into 145. The cinematography, editing, and audio of this film is as good as it gets. You'll immediately become a fan of Joseph Shabalala, the leader of the amazing Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the South African group best known for their incalculable contributions to Paul Simon's "Graceland" album in the mid-1980's. The beauty of this film, apart from the production values, lies in it's storytelling, transcending typical objectivity found all too often in documentaries similar in nature. As with all good documentaries, "On Tiptoe" takes you on a journey, making you feel as though you are side-by-side with the filmmakers. It is a journey you are likely never to forget.

Eric Simonson
Director

Writer
Patrick Bhutelezi, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Country: United States
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7.7

IMDb (50 votes)
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