Beat the Drum (2003)
Not Rated 02 Nov 2006 • Drama • 1h 54m
Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.
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Language:
English, Zulu
Awards:
10 wins & 3 nominations
Country:
South Africa, United States
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DVD Release Date:
17 Apr 2017
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