Across the Rubicon
Originally released in 1987. Across the Rubicon is a documentary film. directed by Lionel Friedberg. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pieter-Dirk Uys
Synopsis
Pieter-Dirk Uys is a South African female impersonator/caricaturist whose finely-wrought satirical touring show elucidates apartheid while lampooning it. Uys walks a thin line between censorship and arrest as he occasionally steps out of characters that include P.W. Botha, Desmond Tutu and Margaret Thatcher to deliver pointed attacks on apartheid and the South African government. Uys's popularity with both white and black audiences insulates him somewhat from government interference, but he describes his balancing act as being "like doing the tango in front of a firing squad." Across the Rubicon brilliantly portrays the humor and grace with which Uys makes his contribution to the fight against apartheid.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Zepra International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Across the Rubicon about?
Pieter-Dirk Uys is a South African female impersonator/caricaturist whose finely-wrought satirical touring show elucidates apartheid while lampooning it. Uys walks a thin line between censorship an...
Who directed Across the Rubicon?
Across the Rubicon was directed by Lionel Friedberg.
How long is Across the Rubicon?
Across the Rubicon has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Across the Rubicon released?
Across the Rubicon was released on July 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Across the Rubicon?
The main cast of Across the Rubicon includes Pieter-Dirk Uys.