Sink proves that locals films don’t have to be awful. I spent some time with writer/director/producer Brett Michael Innes, as well as lead actresses, Anel Alexander and Shoki Mokgapa. The film tells the story of a Mozambican domestic worker, Rachel ...
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Local film “Sink” is a stunning story about that which divides, and that which heals.
Silence often ‘speaks’ louder than words. It breathes, imbues, implies that which cannot be conveyed through dialogue. In Sink, an eerie, tense, and emotionally-charged ‘quiet’ permeates every aspect of the film, producing a striking effect that haunts the viewer. This multiple ...
Read More »“Rachel Weeping” – Brett Michael Innes’ second novel explores the plight of the foreign national.
South Africa’s domestic workers and gardeners cut such stark figures: poorly paid (even at minimum wage), often abused, yet trusted with the rich’s most cherished belongings: their homes, their pets, their children. This relationship between employer and employee is a ...
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