According to the story: In May of 2008, in the informal settlement of the East Rand near Johannesburg, Mozambican immigrant, Ernesto Nhamuave, was burned alive while bystanders laughed. The violence eventually quieted down, but its root causes are yet to be addressed seriously; tension is still tangible. The event inspired director, Akin Omotoso, to write Man On Ground, and the resulting film is, in Omotoso’s own words, “a strong appeal for healing.”
Man On Ground has been selected to have its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. It will be showcased in the Contemporary World Cinema category and will be screened on the 12th, 13th and 17th of September, 2011... I hear the movie will be coming to cinemas in Nigeria pretty soon, will keep you guys posted as usual.
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