Miners Shot Down
"South Africa will never be the same."
Originally released in 2014. Miners Shot Down is a documentary film. directed by Rehad Desai. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In August 2012, mineworkers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days later the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress the strike, killing 34 and injuring many more. Using the point of view of the Marikana miners, Miners Shot Down follows the strike from day one, showing the courageous but isolated fight waged by a group of low-paid workers against the combined forces of the mining company Lonmin, the ANC government and their allies in the National Union of Mineworkers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NHK BS1
- Doc Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miners Shot Down about?
In August 2012, mineworkers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days later the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress the strike...
Who directed Miners Shot Down?
Miners Shot Down was directed by Rehad Desai.
How long is Miners Shot Down?
Miners Shot Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Miners Shot Down released?
Miners Shot Down was released on May 1, 2014 in theaters.