Presenting a remarkable story of uncompromising courage, love, rebellion, dignity and stoicism, this inspiring film portrays the life, work and achievements of one of South Africa's most noteworthy struggle activists.
Fischer was born into the Afrikaner elite (grandfather: Prime Minister of Orange River Colony; father: Judge President of the Free State), but recognising the contradictions of his experiences, chose a path that would see him simultaneously lauded as a menace and a hero. Seen through the affecting reminisces of his compatriots and family, Bram marries Molly Krige (a niece of Jan Smuts), joins and leads the Communist Party, helps to shape the Freedom Charter, ingeniously uses the legal system to save the lives of the Rivonia accused, and ultimately moves underground to concentrate entirely on his opposition.




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9th edition of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival | Johannesburg, 13 - 22 July 2007 | Cape Town, 20 July - 5 August 2007 |
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